Senior Associate Private Equity Fund Accountant
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
The Role & Key Responsibilities
- Asset administration — Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks, including :
Asset setup
Asset Maintenance and reconciliationLiaising with 3rd party brokers / custodians / agentsProcessing agent noticesProcessing corporate actionsEntering and settling trades as requiredPreparing and assisting with various reports required by internal teamsOther duties assigned by ManagementReconciliation — Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of reconciliation duties and tasks including :Preparing daily reconciliation of cash transactions
Preparing daily reconciliation of Apex / Client positionsEnsuring aged breaks (over 7 days) are addressed and escalatedProcessing and reconciling data in various systemsActively researching discrepancies with various agents and internal teamsPreparing and ensuring all Reporting is issued within the required timeframesOther duties assigned by ManagementClient Services — Being the point of contact for Fund Managers and other related parties; develop a relationship with a given set of Clients to ensure their needs are being addressed and liaising with all relevant internal teams to ensure that targets are met, and the Clients receive a high level of serviceSupport Middle Office ManagerProviding support for assigning duties and work delegationRoll out training and development plans to direct reports and new joinersQualifications, Skills and Experience
Degree in Accounting / Finance, or a relevant qualification3+ years’ experience working in loan administration operationsExtensive knowledge of CLOs / CDOs / Credit FundsUnderstanding or knowledge of various security types – Private Debt, Syndicated Loans, Bonds, Equities, Futures, CDS, CDS Indices, Forwards, ABS, MBS, TRS, etc.Understanding of trade lifecycleKnowledge and experience with settlements including DTCC & EuroclearKnowledge and understanding of securities and other financial instrumentsComputer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with Solvas (CDO-Suite) preferredWe pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture; all our opportunities at Apex have five (5) days in office requirement.
Salary and Benefits
Salary ranges from USD $40,000.00 – USD $60,000.00 plus additional discretionary yearly bonus based on corporate and individual's performance. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
Seniority level
AssociateEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Accounting / AuditingBenefits
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