Vice President Private Equity Operation

Job description / Role

Vice president - private equity operations

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.

Location: Abu Dhabi

The principal responsibility for the position is the coordination and management of all administration functions relating to a specific group of clients.

Responsibilities will include:

• Review of net asset valuation (NAV) files for a variety of private equity funds, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with fund governing and regulatory procedure.
• Review of annual financial statement.
• Calculation and processing of fund capital calls and distribution.
• Assist in the preparation and completion of the audit process for assigned relationships.
• Investor onboarding including AML/KYC documents review.
• Assist in staff collaboration and ensure that client deliverables are being met.
• Responsible for the consistency and accuracy of assigned relationships.
• Submission of regulatory and tax filings on behalf of clients.
• Regular interaction with clients, fund directors and other relevant parties.
• Assist management with MIS reporting.

Applicants should possess (as a minimum):

• A detailed understanding of private equity and other close-ended fund structures and the fund administration industry.
• A detailed understanding of regulatory requirements.
• 8-10 years' experience in fund accounting and a professional degree in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of e-Front preferred.
• An ability and desire to work to tight deadlines.
• An ability to multi-task and manage projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients, other stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

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 status, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decisions 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.