Senior Due Diligence Associate

Apex Group; Alcoy; Híbrido; EUR 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working model

Private health insurance

Holiday entitlement

Professional development

Global team

Descripción de la vacante

Apex Group in Valencia seeks a Senior Due Diligence Associate to safeguard client assets by overseeing fund activity and ensuring regulatory compliance, including AIFMD. You will evaluate service providers, assess risks, and support governance activities across Depositary and Compliance teams.

Responsibilities include conducting DDQs, preparing reports, and maintaining audit trails. The role requires strong English, 1–2 years in a related field, and a proactive, detail-focused mindset.

Formación

• Bachelor's in Finance/Business Administration or related.
• Autonomous and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent English (B level)
• 1–2 years in Due Diligence, Depositary Oversight, Custody, Fund Administration, Risk, Compliance or Audit.
• Knowledge of UCITS and AIFMD rules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of product range and operational processes.

Responsabilidades

• Perform due diligence reviews on Sub-Custodians, Prime Brokers, Fund Managers and Fund Administrators; manage DDQs and control reports.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor service-provider activities; escalate findings as needed.
• Draft and provide due diligence reports; support branch management reporting and audit trails.
• Collaborate with Depositary, Risk, Compliance and Operations teams; support internal and regulatory inspections.

Conocimientos

Finance/Business degree

English proficiency (B level)

Autonomous and solution-oriented

Analytical problem-solving

1–2 years due diligence experience

UCITS/AIFMD knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Administration

Descripción del empleo

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 Location: Valencia Department: Depositary/Due Diligence Level of the role: Senior Due Diligence Associate Employment Type: Full time permanent

Role summary: As a Senior Due Diligence Associate, you will play a key role in safeguarding client assets by overseeing fund activity and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including AIFMD. You will conduct due diligence reviews on key service providers such as Fund Managers, Administrators, Prime Brokers, and Sub-Custodians, assess risks, and support ongoing monitoring and governance activities. Working closely with Depositary, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams, you will help deliver high-quality oversight, maintain strong client service standards, and contribute to the integrity of Apex Group's investment operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Due Diligence Reviews: Prepare initial and ongoing due diligence reviews on Sub-Custodians Prime Brokers Fund Managers Fund Administrator Process: Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) Control reports (SOC1 / ISAE 3402 reports) Financial statements Regulatory disclosures Policies and procedures Standard due diligence documentation packs
• Risk Assessment and Monitoring: Perform preliminary and periodic risk assessments of service providers. Maintain records of ongoing monitoring activities and ensure supporting evidence is retained. Escalate material findings or emerging risks to the Due Diligence Manager.
• Reporting: Draft due diligence reports for review by the Due Diligence Manager. Assist in preparing reporting for Branch Management. Track outstanding recommendation, findings and remediation actions. Maintain accurate audit trails supporting all due diligence activities.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop effective working relationships with Depositary Teams, Custody Operations, external service providers. Participate in internal and external meetings as required. Promote a culture of risk awareness, control effectiveness and regulatory compliance. Support internal audits, external audits and regulatory inspections by providing required documentation and evidence.

Skills Required:

• Bachelors in preferably Finance/ Business Administration or something similar.
• Autonomous and solution-oriented working style.
• Excellent communication skills in English (B level as minimum).
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in a Due Diligence, Depositary Oversight, Custody, Fund Administration, Risk, Compliance or Audit environment.
• An overall knowledge of Depositary key regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of UCITS and AIFMD rules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of product range and operational processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

What you will get in return:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Private health insurance.
• 27 working days holiday + Public holidays
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs
• Positive and hospitable work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more

At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognised disability (≥33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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.

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