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

Job Title：

Vice President – Head of Dalian GCC, closed ended

Location

Dalian

Description

Role Scope

The Vice President will primarily support clients and operations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, working closely with fund managers, investors, and global stakeholders in China, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.

The role requires strong understanding of APAC market practices, regulatory environments, and client expectations, particularly within Private Equity, Venture Capital, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Private Debt fund structures.

Job specification

Role Mission Statement

To lead and grow the Dalian Global Capability Centre as the premier APAC delivery hub for Private Equity and Fund Administration services, delivering exceptional client outcomes through operational excellence, strong regional expertise, digital innovation, and culturally aligned leadership

Skills Required:

• 15+ years of experience within Private Equity, Fund Administration, Alternative Investments, Asset Servicing, or Financial Services.
• Proven experience supporting APAC-based clients and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting, investor services, private markets operations, and alternative investment structures.
• Experience managing cross-border teams and operating in multicultural environments.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to Japanese, Chinese, Hong Kong, Singaporean, or broader APAC fund structures and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting private equity managers headquartered in Japan, China, Hong Kong, or Singapore.
• Knowledge of Japanese GAAP and financial reporting practices.
• Familiarity with local Chinese business practices and regulatory environment.
• Significant leadership experience managing large-scale operational teams within a Global Capability Centre, Shared Service Centre, or Offshore Delivery Centre.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Mandarin and English
• Japanese language capability would be considered a strong advantage, particularly where client portfolios include Japanese fund managers and investors.
• Additional APAC Leadership Competencies
• Regional Expertise
• Strong understanding of APAC business culture and market practices.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders across China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other APAC markets.
• Appreciation of cultural nuances and business etiquette within the region.
• Cross-Cultural Leadership
• Proven ability to lead diverse, multicultural teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across different cultural environments.
• Experience managing stakeholders across multiple time zones and jurisdictions.
• Qualifications
• Highly Desirable
• Exposure to Japanese fund administration operations.
• Working knowledge of Japanese GAAP (J-GAAP).
• Understanding of Japanese investment vehicles, private equity structures, and investor reporting requirements.
• Experience servicing Japanese institutional clients, GPs, or asset managers.

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 https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

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.