Senior Administrator (Transfer Agency)

CO_AGCSUKL Apex Group Company Services (UK) Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Administrator in Transfer Agency to ensure accurate processing of investor transactions, account maintenance, and AML/KYC controls. You will mentor juniors, support complex queries, and contribute to process improvements while upholding regulatory and client expectations.

This role offers exposure to a global client base within a leading financial services provider.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' experience within Transfer Agency operations.
• Strong knowledge of dealing, registration, and AML/KYC processes.
• Understanding of UCITS, OEICs, Unit Trusts, AIFs and fund structures.
• Experience in regulated financial services environments.
• Knowledge of AML regulations, sanctions screening and CDD/EDD.

Responsibilities

• Process subscription, redemption, switch, and transfer requests accurately and on time.
• Maintain investor registration records and process account changes.
• Perform AML/KYC reviews and due diligence on investors.
• Apply controls, manage risk, audits and remediation projects.
• Provide high-quality client service and manage stakeholder queries.
• Coach junior staff and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with system enhancements, fund launches, migrations and changes.

Skills

Transfer Agency operations

AML/KYC processes

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

IAQ/CISI or equivalent qualification

Tools

Transfer Agency platforms

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Description

Senior Administrator - TRANSFER AGENCY

The Transfer Agency Senior Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of investor transactions, account maintenance, registration activities, and AML/KYC controls. The role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, service level agreements, and client expectations while supporting operational excellence and risk management. The individual will act as a subject matter expert within the team, assisting with complex queries, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to process improvements and change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Dealing Administration

• Process subscription, redemption, switch and transfer requests accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Validate dealing instructions in accordance with fund prospectuses, client agreements, and operating procedures.
• Monitor daily transaction queues and ensure all investor trades are processed within cut-off times.
• Investigate and resolve trade exceptions, discrepancies, and unmatched transactions.
• Liaise with investors, clients, distributors and intermediaries, regarding dealing,
• Ensure all dealing activities comply with regulatory and operational controls.

Registration Administration

• Maintain investor registration records accurately and promptly.
• Process account opening, amendments, transfers, closures, and investor maintenance requests.
• Validate documentation requirements for individual, corporate, trust, and institutional investors.
• Process changes to investor details, including addresses, bank accounts, authorised signatories and account mandates.
• Manage share transfers, inheritance cases, and complex ownership changes where applicable.
• Ensure investor records remain complete, accurate and audit ready.
• Handle investor correspondence and service requests in line with service standards.

AML/KYC & Financial Crime Compliance

• Perform AML/KYC reviews for new and existing investors.
• Validate client identity and beneficial ownership documentation.
• Conduct risk-based customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) activities.
• Review sanctions screening, politically exposed person (PEP) results and adverse media alerts.
• Identify and escalation potential financial crime concerns in accordance with internal procedures.
• Support periodic KYC refresh and remediation projects.
• Maintain accurate records of AML/KYC assessments and approvals.
• Liaise with Compliance, MLRO and client representatives regarding AML-related matters.

Controls, Risk & Governance

• Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with documented procedures and control frameworks.
• Identify operational risks, control weaknesses, and service issues.
• Escalate breaches, errors, suspicious activity, and service incidents promptly.
• Participate in internal audits, client audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Contribute to operational resilience and business continuity activities.

Client Service & Stakeholder Management

• Provide high-quality service to clients, distributors, investors, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to queries within agreed service standards.
• Build effective relationships with clients and operational partners.
• Participate in client calls and operational meetings as required.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a senior escalation point for complex operational issues.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to junior administrators.
• Assist managers with workflow prioritisation and resource planning.
• Support system enhancements, fund launches, migrations, and change initiatives.
• Contribute to process reviews and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 3-5+ years' experience within Transfer Agency operations.
• Strong knowledge of dealing, registration, and AML/KYC processes.
• Understanding of UCITS, OEICs, Unit Trusts, AIFs, and related fund structures.
• Experience working within regulated financial services environments.
• Knowledge of AML regulations, sanctions screening, and customer due diligence requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Transfer Agency platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Desirable IAQ, CISI or equivalent financial services qualification.
• Experience with AML screening and workflow systems.
• Exposure to fund launches, migrations, and change programmes.
• Understanding of FCA, AML and financial crime regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Risk Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Accountability
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness

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