Senior Manager - PEFA

Apex Group Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apex Group Ltd in Pune is seeking a Vice President, Project Manager for Fund Accounting Services. You will lead strategic programs across Fund Accounting, driving efficiency, system integration, and process optimization, bridging executives, operations, and technology to ensure client service excellence.

You will manage complex migrations, operating model redesigns, and cross-border teams, shaping governance, metrics, and delivery discipline to sustain Apex's growth and transformation agenda.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8–10+ years in fund administration or financial services; 5+ years in project management or transformation leadership.
• Strong knowledge of NAV calculation, reconciliations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing enterprise-level projects and cross-border teams in a fast-paced financial environment.
• Familiarity with fund accounting systems (eFront, Yardi, Paxus, Investran) advantageous.
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements, automation, or large migrations.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Fund Accounting projects including migrations and process automation.
• Define project vision, objectives, scope, and success metrics with senior executives.
• Oversee full lifecycle from initiation to post-delivery stabilization.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across Fund Accounting, Technology, Onboarding, Risk, Compliance, Change Management.
• Implement governance frameworks ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and standardization globally.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and transparent status reporting to senior leadership.
• Mentor project managers and analysts to promote best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Master’s or MBA preferred

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile

eFront

Yardi

Paxus

Investran

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

Position Summary

The Vice President, Project Manager – Fund Accounting Services will lead strategic initiatives and transformation programs across the Fund Accounting division. This role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, system integration, and process optimization across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between executive leadership, operational teams, and technology, ensuring that projects align with Apex global growth strategy and client service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and complex projects within Fund Accounting, including system migrations, operating model redesign, and process automation.
• Partner with senior executives to define project vision, business objectives, scope, and success metrics.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle – from initiation and planning to implementation, testing, and post-delivery stabilization.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams across Fund Accounting, Technology, Client Onboarding, Risk, Compliance, and Change Management.
• Implement strong project governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and standardization across global fund accounting operations.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and provide transparent reporting on project status, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership.
• Mentor project managers and analysts, promoting best practices in project execution and delivery discipline.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in fund administration, financial services, or asset management, including 5+ years in project management or transformation leadership.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting processes, including NAV calculation, reconciliations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-level projects and cross-border teams within a fast-paced financial environment.
• Familiarity with fund accounting systems (e.g., eFront, Yardi, Paxus, Investran) would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in implementing operational improvements, automation, or large-scale migrations.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification preferred.

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.