Analyst - Funds Context Enablement

theapexgroup; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apex Group is hiring an Associate - Funds Context Enablement to drive automation across Trade Processing, Pricing, and middle-office workflows in Pune or Bengaluru. You will build, support and optimize ETL integrations, reducing manual touchpoints and enabling STP across internal systems.

Collaborate with Operations, Fund Accounting and Technology to automate trade file handling, price feeds, reconciliations and data validation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ETL automation experience in trade/pricing operations.
• Strong SQL, VBA and Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv).
• Experience with Fund Accounting systems such as Geneva / Paxus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance ETL processes for trade, price, and master data.
• Automate repetitive tasks using SQL, VBA, Excel, macros, or ETL workflows.
• Support day-to-day trade and price data processing; resolve breaks and mismatches.
• Gather requirements and document workflows; communicate with non-technical users.

Skills

ETL automation

SQL

VBA

Advanced Excel

Informatica

Alteryx

SSIS

Talend

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Geneva / Paxus

Tools

Informatica

Alteryx

SSIS

Talend

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Geneva

Paxus

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.

Associate - Funds Context Enablement (Trade / Price / Data Integrations)

Location: Pune / Bengaluru Experience: 3+ years Role Type: Associate

About the Role

Apex Group Ltd is hiring an Associate - Funds Context Enablement to drive automation across Trade Processing, Pricing, and broader middle-office operational workflows. The role focuses on building, supporting, and optimising ETL integrations, reducing manual touchpoints, improving data quality, and enabling straight-through-processing (STP) across internal systems. You will partner with Operations, Fund Accounting, and Technology teams to automate processes related to trade files, price feeds, reconciliations, market data, and system integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. ETL Development & Integration
  • Design, develop, and enhance ETL processes for operational data flows (trade files, price files, security masters, positions, reconciliations).
  • Integrate client-provided trade/price files into internal systems using ETL tools.
  • Implement and test new integrations based on business and client requirements.
  • Monitor ETL workflows, handle failures, and ensure timely delivery of critical data.
• 2. Automation & Process Improvement
  • Automate repetitive operations tasks using SQL, VBA, Advanced Excel, macros, scripts, or ETL workflows.
  • Build reusable data pipelines to reduce manual intervention across trade and pricing workflows.
  • Identify process gaps and deliver scalable automation solutions.
• 3. Operations Support (Trade, Pricing & Middle Office)
  • Support day-to-day trade and price data processing activities.
  • Work to resolve breaks, mismatches, and exceptions across trade, position, and pricing workflows.
  • Collaborate with Fund Accounting teams (Geneva / Paxus) for data validation and troubleshooting.
• 4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Documentation
  • Gather requirements from Operations, Product, and Integration teams.
  • Translate functional needs into technical ETL/automation solutions.
  • Maintain documentation, SOPs, workflow diagrams, and technical user guides.
  • Communicate clearly with non-technical users.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Technical
  • Mandatory hands-on experience with an ETL tool (Informatica, Alteryx, SSIS, Talend, etc.).
  • Strong SQL, VBA, and Advanced Excel.
  • Experience in automation projects (macros, workflow automation, scripting).
  • Understanding of market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv).
  • Exposure to Fund Accounting systems such as Geneva / Paxus (preferred but not mandatory).
• Domain
  • Good understanding of trade lifecycle workflows (trade capture, affirmation, settlement).
  • Understanding of pricing workflows (security pricing, market data validation, price exceptions).
  • Familiarity with capital markets instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, OTCs, private markets).
  • Background in Fund Administration or Middle Office operations preferred.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities.
  • Collaborative team player with ownership mindset.

Candidate Profile (Ideal Fit)

• 3-5 years of experience in ETL automation, trade/price operations, or middle-office technology roles.
• Hands-on automation mindset rather than pure operational processing.
• Capable of building workflows to reduce manual tasks across trade, price, and reconciliations.
• Strong data handling and troubleshooting skills.