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: Junior Corporate Officer / Paralegal

Role Location: Valencia

Department: Corporate Solutions

Employment Type: Full time Permanent

About Apex

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 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 ‘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 you

Role summary:

This role acts as an international junior corporate officer, supporting the Netherlands jurisdiction within Apex Corporate solutions from our GSC in Valencia (Spain). As a member of the COSEC Team, you will collaborate with colleagues to deliver a broad spectrum of administrative, compliance, and regulatory services for the Netherland jurisdiction to clients and clients’ managers.

Key responsibilities:

• During all the relevant activity undertaken, ensuring compliance and alignment with:

  • the legal obligations within the landscape of corporate and funds law,

  • the generally accepted and adopted market practices

• Maintaning statutory documents of the client entity served, e.g.:

  • articles of association/incorporation of the entity concerned,

  • the Fund structure documents, applying to the entity concerned,

  • the records of the Chamber of Commerce

• Preparing, making, or keeping track of necessary corporate, regulatory and tax filings; in collaboration with, under the guidance of and as requested by the responsible client service or relationship manager, or fellow corporate officer or colleague in another jurisdiction: BRC forms, shareholder resolutions, fund capital calls, AGM’s and distributions, audit processes, AML/KYC (anti-money laundering/know-your-customer) or AML/CFT (anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism) processes (Transaction Monitoring).

• Assessing KYC documentation and performing yearly client file reviews. Analyzing risk and compliance queries.

• Manage corporate documentation for the incorporation and liquidation of companies

• Performing other various CoSec tasks (arranging files, emails, preparing documents, etc.)

• Establishing, improving, and supporting the implementation of standard documentation, processes and procedures

• Providing accurate and timely information to other stakeholders in accordance with agreed deadlines.

• Assisting other colleagues in the day-to-day work

Skills / experience:

• Relevant academic background (Degree in Law or similar)

• 1 year of experience in corporate or commercial law

• Fluent English knowledge (written & conversational) is essential – Dutch is a plus

• Minute taking experience, preferably in a corporate or legal environment would be an advantage but is not mandatory

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions and make decisions

• Strong communication, influence and interpersonal skills including the ability to set up solid cross-functional partnerships

• Entrepreneurial mind-set and results driven, with a can-do attitude and resilient in a pressurized environment

• Organized and accurate in working methodologies with an eye for the detail and ability to work in a cross functional stakeholder environment

• Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information

What you will get in return:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team

• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction

• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference

• Exposure to all aspects of the business, on a cross-jurisdictional basis

• Opportunities for professional development

• Positive and hospitable work environment

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
  

We'd love you to apply for this full-time Junior Corporate Officer position in Valencia, and we're waiting to hear from you. Please contact Apex Group today.

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 dependents, 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 visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organization, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application.

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.