Client Services Manager, Fund Administration - Qatar

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 252,000 - 404,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Dynamic international team

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) is seeking an AVP – Client Services in Qatar to lead onboarding and client coordination for fund administration and corporate services. You will engage with clients, internal teams and external providers to structure and onboard funds and SPVs.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in fund administration, knowledge of KYC/AML, and exposure to proposals or client pitches; Islamic finance exposure is a plus. Role requires proactive delivery in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years plus experience in fund administration or similar professional services.
• Exposure to onboarding, KYC/AML processes and regulatory documentation.
• Experience supporting proposals, RFPs, or client pitches is strongly preferred.
• Interest in Sharia-compliant structures is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding of fund, SPV and corporate structures, including documentation and internal approvals.
• Act as a central point of coordination between clients, internal teams and external service providers.
• Assist in structuring discussions for open-ended and closed-ended funds and SPVs.
• Support development of Apex’s regional service offerings across fund administration and corporate services.
• Track pipeline activity and progress opportunities from initial discussion through onboarding.

Skills

Fund administration

Client onboarding

KYC/AML

RFPs/Proposals

Islamic finance

MS Word

MS Excel

Macros in Excel

Tools

Word

Excel

Macros (Excel)

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/

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.

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.