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

Senior Associate, UKCDD – Compliance

Reporting structure: Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime, UK.

The role will consist of providing AML / financial crime support to the activities of the Apex administration entities located in the UK, as well as taking part in wider Group projects and implementing global procedures on a local level as required.

The Senior Associate, UKCDD will provide AML / financial crime support to the business and assist staff members in discharging their responsibility to comply with applicable AML legislative and regulatory requirements and to identify, assess, manage, monitor and report AML / financial crime risks facing the organisation.

Outline of main duties and responsibilities

The Senior Associate, UKCDD will be expected to:

• Complete identity / AML verification checks on new Apex clients and investors;

• Perform periodic refreshment of AML verification documents and evidenvce in line with Apex policies and procedures;

• Oversee AML verification performed elsewhere in the Apex Group that relates to UK contracted clients and investors;

• Assist with the design of the AML / financial crime monitoring programme and undertake all aspects of monitoring activities related to AML / financial crime;

• Track non-compliant findings with respective business unit function managers until resolved;

• Actively manage the mitigation of AML control weaknesses where identified;

• Maintain appropriate written procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and group policies, and to monitor adherence to such procedures;

• Assist in promoting a culture of compliance and risk awareness;

• Prepare training material and deliver training in compliance with regulatory obligations and business procedures;

• Prepare reports to management, various committees and governance structures within the group;

• Assist with the production of reports to regulatory authorities;

• Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, compliance colleagues and external parties as applicable;

• Undertake projects such as those addressing new regulatory initiatives and the review of existing policies;

Skills and experience required

The successful candidate will have:

Education

• Degree level qualification, or equivalent, ideally in Business, Finance, Law or Compliance and Risk Management;

Experience

• At least 4 years relevant work experience in an AML verification focused role;

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of the UK AML / financial crime regulatory framework applicable to the Funds industry;

• Well organized with the ability to work autonomously and deal with busy workload;

• Self-motivated, mature and able to use initiative with a strong hands-on approach;

• A discreet and confidential manner with confidence, persuasiveness and the ability to motivate colleagues;

• Good clear and concise written and verbal skills;

• The ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the business.

Learning and development:

• Personal development plan will be agreed on an annual basis;

• Self learning;

• Attendance to internal training including webinars, workshops and workgroups as may be required;

• Attendance at external seminars and training events as may be required.

• Future development opportunity within this role includes a transition in the longer-term towards Compliance / 2nd Line role responsibilities.

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

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 souring model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.