Account Manager Transfer Agency (Fixed term)

CO_AFSBHN Apex Fund Services (Bahrain) WLL; Manama; On-site; BHD 24,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group, a Bermuda-originated fund administration leader, seeks a Transfer Agency specialist in Bahrain. You will cover investors, managers, and internal teams on fund documentation and AML/KYC processes, ensuring timely compliance and accurate NAV-related activities.

With 5-7 years in TA and strong English skills (Arabic beneficial), you will collaborate across global operations to uphold governance and drive efficient fund administration within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience, with at least 3 years in a Transfer Agency role.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC laws and guidelines (MENA Regulators, CIMA) and Apex policies.
• Strong written and verbal English; reading Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary contact for fund investors and managers on fund documentation and AML/KYC processing.
• Coordinate with operations and CRM teams to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Understand fund structures and NAV publication processes to support pricing vendors.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Email etiquette

Arabic language

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

Role Type

Fixed term basis (1 year)

Role Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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) and adhere to these established policies, procedure and controls Knowledge of Bermuda and BVI AML/KYC laws will be an added advantage
• Should have knowledge of the all the Transfer Agency functions including AML/KYC and investor onboarding, Share Registry Dealings, Metrosoft screening, Payments, FATCA/CRS filings etc.
• Should coordinate with the appropriate operations and CRM teams involved in order to ensure tasks are completed
• Possess a basic Understanding of Fund structures - share classes vs. series and understand the NAV per share so as 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 the 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 etiquettes as the candidate will be communicating with the investors and clients Confident in communicating with investors and handle any situations that arise in line with Apex’s policies
• Should be able to read and understand and provide comments on the TA related aspects in a Funds PPM including coordinating with the Corporate Secretary for any waivers, 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.

Required Experience

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

What you will get in return

• A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory.
• 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.

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. Find out more about us