Compliance Officer

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 ：Compliance Officer

Location：Dalian, China

Description

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Compliance Officer to join our APAC regional compliance team in Dalian. This role is central to the effectiveness of our compliance function across the Asia-Pacific region, with a primary focus on reporting preparation, data analysis, and regional coordination. You will be responsible for the efficient collection, consolidation, and preparation of compliance data and reports for the APAC leadership. This includes supporting various jurisdictions within APAC with their monitoring metrics, KYC/CDD oversight, and regulatory reporting preparations. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of AML/KYC principles, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

APAC Regional Reporting & Data Consolidation (Primary Focus):

• Collect, consolidate, and prepare routine and ad-hoc compliance reports for APAC regional management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze compliance data (e.g., CDD completion rates, screening results, training status) to identify trends, exceptions, and key insights for management review.
• Support APAC jurisdictions in the preparation of materials for regulatory examinations and internal audits.
• Maintain and update regional compliance trackers and dashboards.

Compliance Monitoring Support:

• Assist APAC compliance teams in executing aspects of the regional monitoring programme, which may include sample testing of client files and transaction reviews.
• Support the tracking and follow-up of findings and action items from compliance reviews and audits across the region.
• Help monitor the timely completion of client and investor periodic reviews for supported jurisdictions.

Policy & Procedure Coordination:

• Assist in the maintenance and version control of regional compliance policies and procedures.
• Support the implementation of group-wide compliance initiatives and tool rollouts within the APAC region.
• Help track regulatory changes across APAC and support the impact analysis process.

Advisory & Operational Back-up:

• Provide back-up support to the APAC compliance teams on operational tasks, including pre-screening of KYC documents and initial CDD checks.
• Serve as a point of contact for basic compliance queries from the business, escalating complex matters to the relevant in-country officers.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a compliance, risk, or operations role within the financial services sector.
• Strong foundational knowledge of AML/KYC/CDD principles and financial services regulations.
• Familiarity with regulations in multiple APAC jurisdictions is a strong advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Charts) is essential for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.

Highly Desirable:

• Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist).
• Experience with compliance screening and monitoring tools (e.g., Refinitiv World-Check, LexisNexis).
• Proficiency in other Asian languages (e.g., Japanese, Korean) is a significant plus.

What you will get in return:

• A central role within a fast-growing global business, offering deep exposure to APAC compliance frameworks.
• The opportunity to develop specialized expertise in regional compliance reporting and data analysis.
• A collaborative international work environment with clear opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
• 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.

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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