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

Assistant Vice President – Closed-Ended Funds

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Role Overview The AVP will be responsible for managing the end-to-end administration of closed-ended fund structures (primarily Private Equity / Real Estate), overseeing fund accounting, investor servicing, and regulatory compliance. The role involves client-facing responsibilities, team oversight, and ensuring high-quality delivery within agreed timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fund Administration & Accounting

Oversee full-cycle accounting for closed-ended funds, including:
Capital calls and distributions
NAV calculations and investor allocations
Carried interest and waterfall calculations
Review financial statements in compliance with IFRS / applicable GAAP

2. Investor Services & Operations

Oversee investor onboarding processes (KYC/AML documentation, FATCA/CRS compliance)
Review investor notices, capital call and distribution notices
Coordinate responses to investor queries in a timely manner
Ensure seamless maintenance of investor registers and reporting data

3. Client Relationship Management

Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
Participate in regular client calls, board meetings, and reporting discussions
Manage escalations, ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction

4. Audit & Regulatory Compliance

Coordinate with auditors and manage audit deliverables (PBC lists, supporting schedules)
Review and validate compliance documentation prior to client correspondence
Support regulatory reporting and filings where applicable

5. Process Improvement & Controls

Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives
Ensure adherence to SOPs and internal control frameworks
Work with internal stakeholders (compliance, technology, onboarding teams) to streamline workflows
Drive efficiency and reduce operational risk

Key Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting / Commerce
Professional qualification preferred (ACCA / CPA / CA or equivalent)

Experience

6–8 years of experience in fund administration
Strong exposure to closed-ended funds (Private Equity / Real Estate)
Experience in managing complex fund structures and SPVs

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:
Fund accounting (capital accounts, waterfalls, carried interest)
IFRS standards (particularly financial instruments and disclosures)
AML / KYC processes and regulatory requirements
Familiarity with fund systems (e.g., eFront or similar platforms)

Core Competencies

Strong client management and communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
Problem-solving mindset with escalation handling experience
Stakeholder management across multiple jurisdictions

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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Assistant Vice President - Closed-Ended Funds