AVP - Closed Ended Automation expert

theapexgroup; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Pune, India is seeking a Senior Business Analyst (eFront) to support client services with focus on onboarding, system upgrades, and process improvements. You will partner with accounting and transfer agent teams to enhance productivity, reduce risks, and deliver accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years in Finance/Accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with eFront Invest or AllVue. Excellent communication and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory).
• Bachelor/University degree in Accounting/Finance, Economics ideally with exposure to Computer Science.
• 6–10 years of relevant Finance/Accounting experience.
• Experience in fund accounting or transfer agency is advantageous.
• Project management experience and familiarity with eFront Invest or AllVue.

Responsibilities

• Work with accounting/transfer agency/client service teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Act as super user of business systems, improving productivity and reducing operational risk.
• Analyze processes, propose improvements, and document changes.
• Support onboarding of new clients and migration to Frontinvest or Allvue platforms.
• User test system upgrades and create training materials and sessions.
• Design reporting requirements and help prepare financial statements and notes.
• Collaborate with IT and business systems teams to support end users and improve systems.
• Produce reports on client demand and help maintain the chart of accounts.

Skills

English fluency

Finance/Accounting experience

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

eFront Invest

AllVue

MS 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

We are currently looking for a Senior Business Analyst (eFront) to support our growing operations in the Client Services department.

Your main responsibilities:

• Working closely with accounting/transfer agency/client service teams to secure ongoing client satisfaction
• Supporting client service teams as a super user of business systems, excelling the accounting and transfer agent processes with a focus on raising productivity and reducing operational risks
• Analysing business practices/processes, recommending improvements and follow through the approved changes, including project/process documentation
• Support the onboarding of new clients, fund structures and migration of the existing clients to the Frontinvest platform or the Allvue platform
• User testing of the system upgrades
• Creating learning materials such as training documents and presentations
• Initial and follow up trainings of the client's teams
• Reporting requirements design - Preparation and filing of financial statements (Balance sheet, P&L and notes, Notices, QR)
• Working closely with Business system's teams supporting the end users
• Suggesting improvements to systems
• Writing reports based on client demand
• Monitor the strict application of the defined chart of accounts
• Support the development and enhancement of a standard reporting package

Your profile:

• Fluent written and spoken in English (mandatory, additional European languages would be an advantage)
• Bachelor / University Degree or equivalent in Accounting / Finance, Economics ideally with exposure to Computer Science
• Excellent handling of MS Office applications in particular MS Excel
• 6-10 years of relevant work experience in the field of Finance / Accounting
• Additional experience in fund accounting or transfer agency would be considered an advantage
• Project management
• Experience in either eFront Invest or AllVue
• Additional experience in other Fund Accounting systems would be considered an advantage
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong team player
• General affinity for Information Technology
• Must be highly organized and detail / efficiency orientated, critical thinker
• Must have initiative to constantly improve processes with strong problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize issues at company level
• Good understanding of operational controls framework

What you can expect:

• An innovative, modern business environment
• Highly motivated experienced teams
• Growth & development opportunities

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.