About this Governance & Oversight Associate role at Apex Group
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: Governance & Oversight Associate
Role Location: Valencia
Employment Type: Permanent
Management company: FundRock within Apex Group
Role Summary:
This role plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day delivery of services within the Central Oversight team, with a strong focus on meeting client deadlines accurately and on time. You will assist with monitoring service providers, tracking deliverables and supporting Management Companies in meeting their regulatory obligations. The position offers hands-on exposure to a broad range of investment fund structures across multiple jurisdictions, particularly within the Luxembourg and Irish financial services markets.
Job specification:
Support the monitoring of third-party service providers (administrators, transfer agents, depositaries) and maintain oversight records
Assist in reviewing fund accounting data and key performance indicators (KPIs) under supervision
Contribute to due diligence activities and ongoing service provider assessments
Escalate identified issues and support the documentation of risks and remediation actions
Prepare and maintain reports, management information and supporting documentation
Support issue tracking and follow-up activities with service providers
Participate in service review meetings and support on-site reviews where required
Assist with process improvement initiatives and the enhancement of team procedures
Work closely with the team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client services.
Skills Required:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law or a related field, or equivalent experience
Initial experience in fund administration, fund accounting, depositary operations, audit or a related financial services environment
Basic understanding of investment funds and regulatory frameworks; knowledge of UCITS and AIFMD would be considered an advantage
Strong communication and analytical skills with a collaborative and service-oriented mindset
Eager to learn, proactive and motivated to develop within the funds industry
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Fluent English (written and spoken). Spanish would be considered an advantage.
What you will get in return:
Hybrid working model.
Private health insurance.
27 working days holiday + Public holidays.
Opportunities for professional development.
Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs.
Positive and hospitable work environment.
Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more.
At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognized disability (≥33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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.