The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role

Position: Vice President

Department: Loan Agency (Loan Admin / Agency)

Location: London

About Apex

Apex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With over 80 offices in 38 countries worldwide and more than 10,000 employees, Apex Group delivers an expansive range of services to asset managers, financial institutions, private clients and family offices. The Group has continually improved and evolved its capabilities to offer a single-source solution through establishing the broadest range of services in the industry, including fund services, digital onboarding and bank accounts, depositary, custody, super ManCo services, corporate services including HR and Payroll and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory solution. Apex Group’s purpose is to be more than just a financial services provider and is committed to driving positive change to address three core areas: the Environment and Climate Change, Women’s Empowerment and Economic Independence, Education and Social Mobility.

Life at Apex isn't just about the work you do, it's about embracing the culture and loving what you do. Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today and the more that we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or specialism Apex ensures it rewards loyal and dedicated employees. The international nature of our business and global network of offices means that there are opportunities to broaden your life experiences and take both short-term or permanent relocation options.

Job Specification

• To oversee and provide support to the offshore team based in India

• Actively participate in the review of Financing Agreements when closing deals.

• Administration and bookkeeping of the transactions.

• Assist the lenders in the decision-making processes when required

• Calculate settlements / amounts to be paid by the borrowers and lenders in accordance to the agreements such as fees, interest, and principal repayments / redemptions;

• Cooperate with IT team in developing in-house software.

• Coordinate the agency duties with the Loans Administration and Business Development department and support the activity of the Loans Administration department when required.

• Coordinate, manage and register the communications and issues raised among borrowers, lenders, obligors and advisers of the transaction

• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively ensuring best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines are adhered to.

• Execute the instructions to make payments, on each payment date, according to the financing Agreement.

• Manage ad hoc distributions;

• Manage and coordinate amendments or waiver processes until resolution;

• Manage and coordinate loan transfers between existing and new incoming lenders;

• Manage and coordinate our KYC requirements in respect of all lenders and borrowers for any new transaction;

• Management of communications / to be delivered to the borrowers and lenders, and the different Loan Admin. departments, according to the financing agreements.

• Management of the Loan Administration for different jurisdictions: As a global financial services provider, Apex provides Agency services in a variety of jurisdictions.

• Monitor and control the periodic or one-off compliance by the borrower of all obligations and compulsory actions and milestones set forth in the financing agreements.

• Set up new transactions using our Agency Management Monitoring system called Tools

• Setting of interest periods and reference interest rates applicable to each period.

• Provide support and training to all team members as and when required

Skills Required

• Ability to take initiative and multitask.

• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize tasks accordingly.

• At least 6 years of experience in the banking / financial / legal advisory sector

• Attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.

• Excellent work attitude, quick and willing learner and proficient team player;

• Experience in Syndicated Loan Administration, ideally in agency management as well as in the review of financing contracts; knowledge of LMA contracts, calculations of loans settlements, management of participations, etc.

• Strong work ethic, a proactive approach and can-do mindset.

• Syndicated Lending Experience with a Loan Administration background

• Willingness to learn and get relevant experience in the syndicated loans sector.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.

• To grow professionally together with a young and dynamic workforce.

• Be part of an experienced and growing team and be part of a world-class centre of excellence.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.