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
We are currently looking for a Client AML / KYC – Assistant Vice President to support our growing operations in the Client AML/KYC department as we look to enhance our service offering and mobilize within a global network of Apex offices.
Job Specification
- Adhere to the relevant AML/KYC standards applied by Apex for its clients while all regulatory, compliance, risk management and due diligence controls of Apex are respected
- Be the AML/KYC contact person with internal and/or external stakeholders during the clients initial onboarding as well as during the client’s periodic review process
- Use appropriate tact and diplomacy when exchanging complex or sensitive information with internal and/or external stakeholders as well as when communicating with clients and colleagues
- Receive Clients AML/KYC documentation and ensure that documentation is verified in a timely manner. Follow up with internal and/or external stakeholders on missing documentation
- Diligently verify that the Clients AML/KYC process is appropriately and timely completed as per APEX standards and in line with the relevant laws and regulations
- Screening and verification of Clients and related parties against sanction / blacklists
- Internal / external KPI reporting
- Assist internal / external audit as required
- Maintain periodic reporting regarding the Clients AML/KYC process
Skills Required
- Apprenticeship in the financial industry or a university degree (BA, MBA or equivalent)
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the Luxembourg AML/KYC area in the Luxemburg Fund industry
- Good knowledge of AML/KYC requirements and the relevant regulatory framework as well as of various legal structures of funds, corporates, and international institutions
- Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
- Excellent communication skills and a truly client servicing mind set
- Good interpersonal skills, and a sense of teamwork
- Committed to self-improvement
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team and remain calm under pressure
- Ability to deliver within agreed deadlines
- Excellent knowledge of English is required. Fluency in German is a strong advantage
What you will get in return
- A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
- A friendly, co-operative, and supportive environment
- Training and development opportunities
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.