Analyst - Transfer Agency Integration

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

Designation – Associate 1/2/3

Role – Analyst – Open Ended Transfer Agency Integration

Bangalore/Pune/Mumbai - India

The successful candidate will join the Open-Ended Transfer Agency Integration team as a Associate and will be closely collaborating with Global Client Service Managers in connection with the performance of duties related to the set-up and integration of administration of Open-Ended Funds. Candidate should have around 2+ years of relevant experience in the Administration of Hedge Funds Investor Service, AML & KYC, FATCA/CRS and conversion/migration experience of onboarding/transferring investors from different administrators.

Reporting

The position reports to VP – Open-Ended Transfer Agency-Integration

About Apex

The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with 13,000+ staff across 100+ offices globally. We look to recruit bright, articulate, and numerate employees who are not afraid of a challenge and are prepared to work hard and love what they do.

Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today. The more we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or expertise Apex provides a global platform to allow you to thrive.

Job Specification

• Working on investor setup of new business launches/conversions and project management.
• Work extensively with various teams across global locations to fulfil an entity's KYC requirements as mandated by compliance and regulatory standards.
• Should be well versed with any or all AML guidance for Cayman, Delaware, Australia, Ireland, Bermuda etc.
• Should have working knowledge of any or all of screening tools viz. World Check, Pythagoras, Lexus-Nexus etc.
• Tax form validation for CRS and FATCA operations covering FATCA CRS reporting. Should have working knowledge of FATCA/CRS reporting. He/she should be able to review US tax forms i.e., W9, W8-BEN, W8-IMY, Withholding statements etc.
• Strong domain knowledge is essential & understanding of Transfer Agency business
• Onboard investor/migrate data onto Apex accounting platforms by
  • Reviewing fund legal documents and investor documents for new and existing clients.
  • Setting up/reviewing investor account in system along with AML&KYC status and FATCA/CRS classification and bank details
  • Understanding of end-to-end hedge fund investor life cycle
  • Preparing datasets, setting up of Contract note and NAV Statement template in system
  • Performing reconciliations and handling investor queries.
  • Facilitating discussions to resolve reconciling differences, if any.
  • Preparing/reviewing the contract note and releasing it to investors.
  • Providing the support/documents related to the setup and migration of funds as part of audit requirements.
• Support operations on projects related to automations/ migrations/ conversions/ process improvements, etc.
• Support global changes in Key operating procedures and implementation.
• Coordinating with Internal/External Stake holders such as Fund Accounting team, Compliance, Auditors, Client Service Managers and Clients.

Skills Required

• Experience working with an investment management or finance-related firm.
• Good knowledge of the investment industry with 2+ Years in Hedge Fund administration or related industry with end – to – end experience.
• Bachelor's degree in commerce is desires
• Exposure to accounting platforms – Paxus/Geneva/Investone/Nexus is an advantage.
• An ability to think critically and objectively, challenge assumptions.
• Experience with onboarding process, demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, analytical, technical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Work additional hours as needed.
• Capacity to work as an individual contributor.
• Self-dependent

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of a niche team.
• Exposure to all aspects of the fund admin business, cross-jurisdiction and direct access to global stakeholders.
• Market competitive remuneration and benefits.

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

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.