Client Services Manager, Fund Administration - Qatar

CO_ACSMEL APEX CORPORATE SERVICES (ME) LTD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 91,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking an AVP – Client Services, Fund Administration in Qatar. You will support onboarding of funds, SPVs and corporate structures, coordinating between clients and internal/external teams to ensure regulatory compliance and timely approvals.

Role requires 2–3+ years in fund administration or related professional services, familiarity with KYC/AML, and an ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund administration or corporate services onboarding
• Knowledge of KYC/AML regulations and regulatory documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to multi-task under deadlines
• Interest or exposure to Islamic finance and Sharia-compliant structures is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding of funds, SPVs and corporate structures including documentation and approvals
• Coordinate between clients, internal teams and external service providers
• Assist in structuring discussions for funds and corporate vehicles
• Support development of regional service offerings across fund administration and governance
• Track pipeline and progress opportunities from initial contact to onboarding

Skills

Fund administration

Corporate services

Professional services

Client onboarding

KYC/AML

Islamic finance (Sharia) exposure

Excel/macros

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Excel Macros

Job description

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

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 Required

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, 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/

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.