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: Manager
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
Department: Real Assets

Employment Type: Full time - Permanent

Role Summary:
As a Administration Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the administration function, ensuring efficient delivery of corporate, operational, governance, and client administration services. The role provides strategic leadership, manages team performance, drives process improvements, and ensures compliance with regulatory, internal control, and governance requirements. 

The individual will work closely with senior leadership, clients, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to maintain high service standards and operational excellence.

Key Resposnsbilites:

• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of Real Assets clients, ensuring a high standard of service and relationship management.
• Lead, mentor and develop administration teams across multiple entities, departments or client structures.
• Manage and develop client relationships, working closely with directors, client advisers, intermediaries, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the delivery of corporate administration services, ensuring all client matters are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with agreed deadlines.
• Support the formation and ongoing administration of Jersey structures, including companies, SPVs, investment vehicles, and real estate entities.
• Coordinate and oversee board and governance activities, including board meetings, resolutions, statutory records, and regulatory filings.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, ensuring work is appropriately allocated, reviewed, and completed to a high standard.
• Monitor adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and implement client-specific procedures to maintain exceptional client service standards.
• Review and approve complex administrative deliverables, ensuring appropriate controls.
• Liaise with auditors, legal advisers, banks, and regulatory bodies on behalf of clients and their structures.
• Ensure compliance with Jersey regulatory requirements, internal policies, governance standards, and risk management frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies, contributing to the continued growth and success of the Real Assets team.
• Support business development initiatives, including onboarding new clients, participating in pitches, and identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
  

Skills and Experience needed:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Real Estate, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in the formation and administration of companies and structures in Jersey.
• Prior experience in a manager type role
• Strong background in corporate administration, including board governance, company secretarial matters, and client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with responsibility for managing and developing small, medium, or large teams.
• Previous experience within the financial services, real estate, fiduciary, or professional services sectors.
• Strong understanding of client service delivery, operational processes, and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong academic background and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders

Desirable:

• CGI/ICSA Corporate Governance qualification.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent. 
• Relevant real estate qualifications

What you will get in return:

• Hybrid working model
• Life Assurance.
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
• Income Protection.
• Pension Scheme and Health Care Scheme.
• Positive and hospitable work environment.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more

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.