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： Vice President – Head of Dalian GCC, closed ended

Location Dalian

Description

Role Scope

The Vice President will primarily support clients and operations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, working closely with fund managers, investors, and global stakeholders in China, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong. The role requires strong understanding of APAC market practices, regulatory environments, and client expectations, particularly within Private Equity, Venture Capital, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Private Debt fund structures.

Job specification

Role Mission Statement

To lead and grow the Dalian Global Capability Centre as the premier APAC delivery hub for Private Equity and Fund Administration services, delivering exceptional client outcomes through operational excellence, strong regional expertise, digital innovation, and culturally aligned leadership

Skills Required:

15+ years of experience within Private Equity, Fund Administration, Alternative Investments, Asset Servicing, or Financial Services.
Proven experience supporting APAC-based clients and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of fund accounting, investor services, private markets operations, and alternative investment structures.
Experience managing cross-border teams and operating in multicultural environments.

Preferred Experience

Exposure to Japanese, Chinese, Hong Kong, Singaporean, or broader APAC fund structures and reporting requirements.
Experience supporting private equity managers headquartered in Japan, China, Hong Kong, or Singapore.
Knowledge of Japanese GAAP and financial reporting practices.
Familiarity with local Chinese business practices and regulatory environment.
Significant leadership experience managing large-scale operational teams within a Global Capability Centre, Shared Service Centre, or Offshore Delivery Centre.

Language Requirements

Fluency in Mandarin and English
Japanese language capability would be considered a strong advantage, particularly where client portfolios include Japanese fund managers and investors.

Additional APAC Leadership Competencies

Regional Expertise

Strong understanding of APAC business culture and market practices.
Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders across China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other APAC markets.
Appreciation of cultural nuances and business etiquette within the region.

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Proven ability to lead diverse, multicultural teams.
Strong communication and influencing skills across different cultural environments.
Experience managing stakeholders across multiple time zones and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

Highly Desirable

Exposure to Japanese fund administration operations.
Working knowledge of Japanese GAAP (J-GAAP).
Understanding of Japanese investment vehicles, private equity structures, and investor reporting requirements.
Experience servicing Japanese institutional clients, GPs, or asset managers.

What you will get in return:

A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
Training and development opportunities

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable 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 on the basis of 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 https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

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.

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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