Senior Manager - Real Assets

CO_SNFSL Apex Group Fiduciary Services; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Jersey is seeking a Senior Manager - Real Assets to lead the administration of Jersey-based structures, including companies, SPVs, and real estate vehicles. You will ensure governance compliance, manage client relationships, and drive operational excellence across regulatory requirements.

You will work with senior leadership, regulate interactions with auditors and banks, and guide a high-performing team to deliver accurate, timely client services and sustained business growth

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or equivalent industry experience in financial services or fiduciary fields.
• Proven experience in Jersey company and structure administration, governance, and client delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Jersey corporate law, governance, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Jersey administration for real assets client structures.
• Manage day-to-day client matters with directors, advisers, and intermediaries.
• Coordinate governance activities, board meetings, and regulatory filings.
• Develop and mentor team members, ensuring timely, accurate deliverables.
• Oversee onboarding, KYC/AML, sanctions screening, and periodic reviews.
• Maintain relationships with auditors, banks, regulators, and third parties.
• Support audits, risk management, and client fee discussions.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

KYC/AML knowledge

Corporate administration

Regulatory compliance

Board governance

Education

Finance qualification

Experience in fiduciary services

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 circa13,000 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 : Senior Manager - Real Assets
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
Department : Real Assets
Employment Type : Full time - Permanent

Role Summary:

As an Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the administration function, ensuring the efficient delivery of corporate, operational, governance, compliance, and client administration services in support of a key strategic Real Assets client relationship. The role provides strategic leadership, manages team performance, drives operational excellence, and ensures compliance with regulatory, internal control, and governance requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, clients, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to maintain high service standards, manage risk effectively, support business growth, and foster a strong culture of compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for a strategic Real Assets client, building strong relationships and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Manage day-to-day client matters, working closely with directors, advisers, intermediaries, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the administration of Jersey-based structures, including companies, SPVs, investment vehicles, and real estate entities.
• Coordinate governance activities, including board meetings, resolutions, statutory records, and regulatory filings.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, supporting performance, career growth, and effective workload management.
• Ensure client deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in line with agreed service standards.
• Monitor team capacity, resource planning, and operational performance to consistently meet client expectations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Review complex administrative matters and act as an escalation point for client, risk, and compliance-related issues.
• Oversee client onboarding, KYC reviews, ongoing monitoring, and AML/CFT compliance requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with auditors, legal advisers, banks, regulators, and other third-party providers.
• Promote a strong risk and compliance culture, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and governance standards.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal assessments through the provision of accurate information and documentation.
• Oversee billing, WIP management, and fee collection activities while supporting commercial discussions and client fee proposals.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance service delivery, and support the continued growth and success of the client relationship.

Skills and Experience needed:

• Relevant professional qualification and/or equivalent industry experience within financial services, corporate administration, real estate, fiduciary services, or a related field.
• Proven experience in the formation and administration of Jersey companies and structures.
• Previous experience managing and developing teams within a client service or administration environment.
• Strong background in corporate administration, including board governance, company secretarial matters, and client relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of Jersey company law, corporate governance requirements, statutory obligations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Significant experience overseeing client onboarding, KYC, AML/CFT, sanctions screening, and periodic review processes.
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance controls, and regulatory obligations applicable to Jersey structures.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for managing, developing, and motivating teams.
• Previous experience within the financial services, real estate, fiduciary, or professional services sectors.
• Strong understanding of client service delivery within a large and complex client environment, with the ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience liaising with compliance teams, regulators, banks, auditors,