Settlements Specialist
Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch)
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
Role: Settlements Specialist
Role Location: Valencia
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent
Role summary:
As a Settlements Specialist at Apex, you become the driving force behind the smooth creation and lifecycle management of securitised notes and certificates, partnering with legal teams to shape deal documentation, coordinating flawless issuance, and managing everything from interest payments and settlements to FOP transfers and secondary‑market activity. You’ll oversee accurate note valuations, maintain investor records through diligent AML/KYC checks, and deliver clear, reliable reporting that keeps clients informed and confident.
Above all, you’ll build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted expert who ensures transparency, precision, and a seamless experience across every stage of the securitisation process.
Job Specification:
Issuing Agent Duties: Assisting legal advisors in
structuring and finalising securitization Notes/Certificates
documentation.Paying Agent Duties: Managing mark-up/down
instructions and processing interest payments for
securitization Notes/Certificates.Settlement Agent Duties: Overseeing settlement
processes for securitization Notes/Certificates via
clearing systems.Transfer Agent Duties: Handling free-of-payment (FOP)
transactions and secondary market trades for
securitization Notes/Certificates.Calculation Agent Duties: Calculating and publishing note
valuations.Registrar Agent Duties: Conducting AML/KYC checks on
bondholders and maintaining accurate records.Maintain and develop the relationship between
the client and the bank.Reporting & Control: Setting up and delivering control
reports and client reports to ensure transparency and
efficiency.
Skills Required:
Minimum. Bachelor's or master's degree in finance
Strong commercial awareness, analytical and communications skills.
Good working knowledge in MS Office suite.
Fluent in English (Minimum B2) with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Nice to have:
Ideally first professional experience in the Funds industry already Any additional languages, for example: German or French considered a plus.
A couple of years of relevant experience.
What you will get in return:
Private health insurance.
Performance Bonus.
Award System.
27 working days holiday + Public holidays
Opportunities for professional development.
Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs
Positive and hospitable work environment.
Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more
At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognized disability (≥33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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.