AVP Client Services, Fund Administration

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is seeking an AVP – Client Services in Fund Administration to coordinate client onboarding and support service development. This full-time role is critical in communication between clients and internal teams. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in fund administration or related fields and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Benefits

High visibility within the organization

Dynamic work environment

Opportunity to innovate processes

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in relevant fields such as fund administration.
• Understanding of KYC/AML processes.
• Ability to manage client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding processes for clients.
• Act as a communication bridge between clients and internal teams.
• Support development of service offerings.

Skills

Experience in fund administration

Client-facing role

Understanding of fund structures

Strong PC skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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

AVP – Client Services, Fund Administration

Role Location: Qatar

Department: Client Services

Reporting Line: Head of Client Services

Employment Type: Full Time

The Role & Key Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding of fund, SPV and corporate structures, including coordination of documentation, KYC/AML requirements, and internal approvals.
• Act as a central point of coordination between clients, internal teams, and external service providers (legal, auditors, banks, sharia advisors).
• Assist in structuring discussions for open-ended and closed-ended funds, corporate vehicles and special purpose structures.
• Support the development and refinements of Apex’s regional service offerings, including fund administration, corporate services, governance, and family office solutions
• Track pipeline activity and support internal coordination to progress opportunities from initial discussion through onboarding.

Skills & Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years plus experience preferably in fund administration, corporate services, professional services, consulting or financial services, preferably in a client-facing or onboarding role.
• Understanding of fund and corporate structures, including open-ended funds, closed-ended funds (PE/VC), SPVs, and holding companies
• Exposure to client onboarding, KYC/AML processes, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience supporting proposals, RFPs, or client pitches is strongly preferred.
• Interest in or exposure to Islamic finance and Sharia-compliant structures is an advantage.
• Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Macros in Excel (Experience is required).
• 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 favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, 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 the apexgroup website without linking here.

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.