Assistant Vice President

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) is seeking an experienced professional to lead asset administration, reconciliation, and reporting within its loan services domain in Pune, India. The role demands strong knowledge of credit funds, settlements, and trade lifecycles, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in loan services, a degree in accounting/finance, and proficiency with Excel, Solvas, and Clearpar.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance, or a relevant qualification.
• 10+ years’ experience working in Loan Services.
• Extensive knowledge of Credit funds, Reconciliation.
• Understanding of trade lifecycle and various security types.
• Knowledge of settlements including Clearpar.

Responsibilities

• Asset administration: setup, maintenance, reconciliation and liaison with brokers/custodians.
• Cash/Position Reconciliation: daily cash and client position reconciliations, address aged breaks.
• Prepare and review reports and assist with KPI/MIS reporting; support process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Loan services knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Solvas (CDO-Suite)

Clearpar

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

Main Responsibilities:

• Asset administration: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including
  • Asset setup
  • Asset Maintenance and reconciliation
  • Liaising with 3rd party brokers/custodians/agents
  • Processing agent notices
  • Processing corporate actions
  • Entering and settling trades as required
  • Preparing and assisting with various reports required by internal teams
  • Other duties assigned by Management

• Cash/Position Reconciliation: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of reconciliation duties and tasks including
  • Preparing daily reconciliation of cash transactions
  • Preparing daily reconciliation of Apex/Client positions
  • Ensuring aged breaks ( over 7 days ) are addressed and escalated
  • Processing and reconciling data in various systems
  • Actively researching discrepancies with various agents and internal teams
  • Preparing and ensuring all Reporting is issued within the required timeframes
  • Preparing and assisting with various reports required by internal teams
  • Other duties assigned by Management

• Other Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of reconciliation duties and tasks including
  • Preparing & Review procedural documents
  • Preparing daily/Monthly KPI / MIS reporting pack
  • Support in Business enhancements and development
  • Raising areas where operational efficiency can be improved
  • Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance, or a relevant qualification
• Candidate should have 10+ years’ experience working in Loan Services
• Extensive knowledge of Credit funds, Reconciliation
• Understanding or knowledge of various security types – Private Debt, Syndicated Loans, Bi-Lateral Loans,
• Understanding of trade lifecycle
• Knowledge and experience with settlements including Clearpar
• Knowledge and understanding of securities and other financial instruments Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with Solvas (CDO-Suite) preferred