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

Chief of Staff to Chief Strategy Officer (Execution- Focused)
New York

Description

We are seeking a highly organized, driven, and hands-on Chief of Staff to support the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) in executing key strategic and commercial initiatives.

This role is ideal for a strong operator who enjoys building, coordinating, and driving work forward. You will play a central role in ensuring that priorities translate into action and results across the organization.

Job specification

Drive Execution of Strategic Initiatives

• Own day-to-day management of key strategic projects from kickoff through completion
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Track progress, flag risks early, and ensure follow-through across teams
• Step in to directly execute workstreams when needed
  
  Support Revenue & Client Growth Initiatives
  
• Help coordinate large account planning and client expansion efforts
• Prepare materials, track pipeline activity, and ensure accountability across stakeholders
• Analyze basic client and revenue data to support decision-making
  Follow up on sales and growth initiatives to ensure momentum
  
  Run Operating Cadence
• Manage weekly/monthly meetings (agendas, materials, notes, follow-ups)
• Track action items and ensure timely completion
• Build simple dashboards and reporting to monitor progress
  
  Executive Support (Execution-Oriented)
• Prepare presentations, briefing materials, and internal communications
• Ensure the CSO is prepared for key meetings and decisions
• Handle follow-ups and coordination coming out of leadership meetings
  
  Cross-Team Coordination
• Work across sales, marketing, product, and operations to keep initiatives moving
• Help break down silos by ensuring clear communication and accountability and jump in wherever needed to remove bottlenecks

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business,
• 10+ years of experience in consulting, financial services, or an operating role
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Comfortable working in Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep things moving
• Clear communicator with a proactive, “no job too small” mindset
• High accountability and follow-through
  

What Success Looks Like

• Key initiatives move forward consistently and on time
• Meetings are efficient, with clear outcomes and follow-up
• Stakeholders are aligned and accountable
• The CSO is able to focus on high-value strategic decisions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A “doer” who takes pride in getting things done
• Detail-oriented and highly reliable
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves and executing independently
• Interested in growing into a broader strategy or operating role over time

Why This Role

This is a hands-on role at the center of the company’s growth efforts, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to learn how strategy turns into execution.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement.

Salary ranges from USD $200,000 – USD $250,000. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

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Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

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.