Account Manager - Transfer Agency

Apex; Manama; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex is seeking an experienced professional to handle fund transfer agency activities, AML/KYC processing and investor communications. The role requires coordinating with fund managers, internal teams and external vendors to ensure accurate NAV publishing and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Excellent written and verbal communication in English is essential; Arabic language skills are a plus. This is a full-time on-site role based in Bahrain, with exposure to governance and fund

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of total experience with a minimum of 3 years in Transfer Agency.

Responsibilities

• Cover funds as a professional contact for investors, fund managers and internal teams regarding fund documentation, investor registries and AML KYC processing.
• Understand AML KYC laws and guidelines set by regulators and Apex policies.
• Coordinate with operations and CRM teams to ensure tasks are completed.
• Publish NAV per share to pricing vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Morningstar).
• Maintain knowledge of funds, timelines, deal documentation and related processes.
• Communicate TA activity updates to FA teams and prepare comments for Fund PPMs and related resolutions.

Job description

Working individually and as part of a team to cover an assigned set of funds as a knowledgeable and professional point of contact for fund investors, fund managers and internal teams regarding fund documentation, investor registries, and AML KYC processing.

Responsibilities

• Possess good understanding and knowledge of AML KYC laws and guidelines set out by appropriate MENA Regulators, CIMA and Apex AML Policies.
• If it’s an internal hire, adhere to these established policies, procedures and controls.
• Knowledge of Bermuda and BVI AML KYC laws will be an added advantage.
• Should have knowledge of all the Transfer Agency functions including AML KYC and investor onboarding, Share Registry Dealings, Metrosoft screening, Payments, FATCA, CRS filings etc.
• Coordinate with the appropriate operations and CRM teams involved to ensure tasks are completed.
• Possess a basic understanding of Fund structures—share classes vs series—and understand the NAV per share to enable publishing the correct prices to various pricing vendors such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Morning Star, etc.
• Basic understanding of accounting related to subscriptions, redemptions, distributions and ensure investor communications are released in line with procedures and deadlines are met.
• Establish a good relationship with FA teams and establish workflow procedures to ensure the FA team is updated at all times in relation to any TA activity to be included in the NAV.
• Responsible for Fund audits in relation to any TA related PBC requirements.
• Have a good command on the English language and possess good written and communication skills. Understanding of Arabic written and speaking will be an added advantage.
• Possess good email etiquette as the candidate will be communicating with investors and clients.
• Confident in communicating with investors and handle any situations that arise in line with Apex's policies.
• Must be able to read and understand and provide comments on the TA related aspects in a Fund's PPM, coordinating with the Corporate Secretary for any waivers and board resolutions required in relation to any TA activity.
• Maintain knowledge of assigned funds, fund timelines, deal documentation and related processes.
• Understand workflows and organize responsibilities and priorities to meet and manage deadlines with exceptional attention to detail and follow through.
• Participate in special projects as assigned, including automation efforts, enhanced controls, system testing and client research.

Qualifications

• Overall, 5-7 years of experience with a minimum of 3 years in Transfer Agency role.