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

Responsible for AML/CFT compliance matters of a portfolio of Financial Institutions (FIs).
The selected candidate will have the below responsibilities:

• Provide compliance relevant documents and information to prepare the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Compliance Officer (CO) reports of the clients.
• Address queries from the Internal Auditor and ensure all required data, documents and explanations are provided in a timely and compliant manner.
• Attend to AML/CFT compliance matters during onsite and offsite inspections by the Financial Services Commission.
• Conduct periodic reviews of the FIs. Ensure all FIs implement an independent AML audit function and be responsible for the provision of documents and information and address observations and deficiencies.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments of customers of the FIs and maintain up-to-date records.
• Responsible for surveys conducted by the Financial Services Commission or other competent authority.
• Ensure all directors, officers and employees of the FI client attend AML/CFT training and to maintain their training log. Support internal, independent and regulatory AML/CFT reviews.
• Assess adverse media and coordinate timely notifications to the Regulator, as required.
• Support the process for discounting screening alerts, as required.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, including reviewing and validating their deliverables.
• Reinforce a strong compliance culture and promote policies that ensure adherence to the AML/CFT manual policies and procedures and relevant laws and regulations.
• Use company AI-driven tools to reduce manual effort and enhance output quality.
• Stay informed of changes in AML/CFT laws and regulations.
• Any other task as may be assigned by the Reporting Line.

Skills Required:

• 4-5 years of compliance or company secretarial experience in the Global Business Sector.
• Holds a degree or has completed a professional qualification.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Quick learner and able to adapt in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good written and spoken communications skills.
• Goal-oriented and an organized team player.
• Well organised and a track record of working to tight deadlines.
• Able to work under pressure.

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.