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: Regional Head – Compliance Solutions [MENA Region]

About Apex

Employment Type: Full time

The Regional Head of Compliance Solutions [MENA region] will be responsible for leading, expanding, and managing the compliance and regulatory services portfolio across Middle East & North Africa markets. This role oversees strategy, product development, commercial growth, regulatory engagement, and operational excellence to ensure the Apex Group delivers trusted, scalable, and market‑leading compliance solutions. The position requires a strong regulatory background, deep understanding of compliance frameworks (AML/CFT, KYC, CRS/FATCA, ESG, corporate governance), and proven leadership in managing regional teams and cross‑border client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership and regional growth
Development and implementation of a strategy for the compliance solutions team across the MENA region in collaboration with the country head and the regional managing director for the MENA region
Identify emerging compliance trends, regulatory shifts, and market opportunities. Build strategic partnerships with regulators, industry bodies, and key market stakeholders.
Commercial Growth
Support the country head and the regional managing director for the MENA region with prospects and deal negotiations in as far as compliance solutions are concerned
Product leadership
Work with global product teams to localise offerings for MENA regulatory frameworks (AML, KYC, sanctions, ESG, data privacy, governance, etc.). Provide insights for product enhancements and roadmap prioritisation.
Regulatory & Industry Engagement
Maintain relationships with regulators (e.g., DFSA, ADGM and VARA etc.) and ensure compliance solutions remain aligned with local regulations. Participate in regional compliance forums, panels, and industry events. Act as a subject‑matter expert on MENA regulatory developments.
Team Leadership & Operations
Lead and develop a high‑performing regional compliance team (sales, client delivery, product specialists). Oversee regional operations, resource planning, and budget management. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and client‑centricity.
Client Relationship Management
Build strong relationships with key clients, including banks, fintechs, corporates, and government entities. Oversee the delivery of compliance advisory and technology implementations. Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and expansion.

Skills Required:

At least 15 years plus experience in a manager role incorporating the above functions.
Strong Educational Background, preferably
Strong selling skills to lead business development initiatives
Proactive and willing to drive things forward.
An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines.
Flexible in work approach due to nature of the role to meet client deliverables.
Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment.
Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues.
A participative management style that aims to motivate staff and develop their skills and capabilities.

What you will get in return:

A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
The ability to define a function of the Apex Business in State of Qatar
Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global product line.
The opportunity to innovate, improve process and really make a difference.

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favorable 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 based on 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.

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.

We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate.

We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

Positive change starts with you. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey.

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Head of Compliance Solutions - MENA

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