Assistant Manager
Apex Group Ltd
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
Assistant Manager: Corporate Services
Location: South Africa, Johannesburg
Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Assistant Manager to join Apex’s Corporate Services team. The role requires a motivated individual with strong technical expertise and leadership skills who can manage complex processes, provide mentorship to junior team members, and contribute to the strategic success of the department.
The candidate will have direct responsibility for servicing a large portfolio of offshore based clients and will work closely with the management team and Client Directors.
Job specification
- Building a detailed understanding of client portfolios, entity specific requirements and applicable statutory regulations/requirements and act as a source of guidance to other team members;
- Work with team manager, client directors and assistant client directors to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of all regulatory obligations and client agreed deliverables within strict deadlines for the portfolio of entities are met;
- Maintain and monitor diary notes and workflows;
- Prepare and maintain accurate entity summaries;
- Deal with the termination/exiting of funds or other corporate entities;
- To ensure service delivered meets company policy and/or service level agreement;
- Participate and provide support to all new business activities;
- Contribute to any relevant tasks arising out of on-going projects;
- Ensure that the client information is accurate at all times;
- Provide accurate and timely monthly reports of key management information to Management or as required;
- Manage and supervise a number of administrators and trainee administrators and oversee and review team adherence to internal policies, controls and systems, including meeting any internal deadlines;
- Review minutes/records prepared by administrators and trainee administrators;
- Act as point of contact with client directors, assistant client directors and intermediaries such as lawyers, auditors, bankers and investment managers as required;
- Establish, build and maintain strong relationships and networks with both internal, cross jurisdictional and external contacts;
- Build key relationships with client directors and assistant client directors in the sending location, ensuring the team responds swiftly to requests and manage expectations;
- Contribute to the overall management of the team and business;
- Report any identified issues and risks, including legal/regulatory matters and client complaints, to senior management promptly;
- Ensure that all compliance and mandatory training is completed within required timescales;
- To act in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements affecting the Company and ensuring that actions comply with both departmental procedures and this job description.
Skills Required:
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), paired with a working knowledge of regulatory environments in fund management and company law. Familiarity with corporate governance and AML requirements is advantageous.
- Leadership Expertise: Proven ability to mentor and guide teams, with a strong track record in managing projects and delivering exceptional results.
- Organizational Excellence: Exceptional multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and accuracy, ensuring efficient execution of responsibilities across jurisdictions.
- Analytical Strength: Ability to source and interpret complex data from multiple channels to drive informed decision-making.
- Effective Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to engage with clients, team members, and stakeholders confidently and professionally.
- Team Collaboration: Skilled at working within cross-jurisdictional teams, fostering a cooperative and adaptable environment.
- Proactive Problem-Solving: A solution-oriented approach with the ability to implement process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
- Industry Insight: Deep understanding of statutory regulations, corporate governance practices, and fiduciary.
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.
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 visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/
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.