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

Business Development Executive - Vice President

Location: Mauritius

Department: Business Development

Reports To: Head of Business Development, Mauritius & Africa

Role Summary

We are seeking a senior-level Business Development professional to lead strategic growth initiatives in Mauritius. The ideal candidate will have extensive internal knowledge of our legacy entities (e.g., Sanne, Apex, etc.) and strong familiarity with local regulatory frameworks and the landscape of financial services. This role requires an individual capable of managing high-level client engagements, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development efforts with a focus on global business, fund structures, and corporate service offerings in Mauritius.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals and financial models using Excel.
• Navigate across legacy entities, leveraging internal knowledge to align strategic opportunities.
• Understand and interpret the regulatory landscape in Mauritius, maintaining relationships with relevant authorities to facilitate smooth business operations.
• Evaluate and manage fund structures, licenses, managers, GPs, and assets under administration.
• Assess compliance requirements for various fund structures, including multi-tiered and multi-manager frameworks.
• Provide cost estimates using internal pricing tools and models.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of total expense ratios and cost implications across services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate corporate services seamlessly into client solutions.

Key Requirements

• 4-5 years’ experience in business development or client-facing roles within financial services, preferably in Mauritius or similar jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and fund compliance frameworks.
• Proven track record of working with fund managers, GPs, and licensed entities.
• High proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence at senior levels.
• Prior internal experience or knowledge of legacy entities such as Sanne or Apex is highly preferred.
• Extrovert with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong track record of meeting targets.
• Proactive attitude, able to originate clients directly.
• Commercially driven with an inner attitude to improve.
• Love to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable and curious about technology and digital sales tools.
• Passionate about what you do and work well both individually and within a team

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.