Head of Operations Alternative Investments / Assets

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Head of Operations in Mexico to oversee AFORES-related trust structures and pension fund vehicles. This role requires at least 10 years of experience in fund administration, compliance with regulatory obligations, and effective leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Mexican pension fund structures and outstanding communication skills in both Spanish and English. This is a unique opportunity to shape market presence in Mexico's institutional investment ecosystem.

Servicios

Career development opportunities

Exposure to cross-border business operations

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in fund administration or trust management.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Mexican pension fund structures.

Responsabilidades

• Manage trust compliance with investment obligations.
• Coordinate investment processes and cash flow operations.
• Oversee treasury management for AFORE vehicles.
• Monitor investment performance and financial reporting.
• Facilitate audits and ensure transparency.

Conocimientos

Fund administration

Trust management

Pension fund services

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Fluent in Spanish and English

Educación

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Professional accounting or finance designation (CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA, etc.)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel proficiency)

Descripción del empleo

Head of Operations – Mexico

Corporate Grade

Senior Vice President

Location

Mexico City, Mexico

The Role

The Head of AFORES will be responsible for leading Apex Group’s specialized operations in Mexico related to AFORE trust structures and pension fund vehicles. This position will oversee the end-to-end administration of AFORE mandates, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations while delivering accurate, transparent, and timely reporting to both clients and regulators. The role will also be responsible for treasury management, tax services, payroll, and labor matters related to these structures, as well as coordination with Apex’s global service teams.

You will bring extensive experience in pension fund structures, trusts, or related fund administration, ideally with exposure to CERPIs, CKDs, or other Mexican institutional investment vehicles. Proven leadership experience and a strong knowledge of Mexican regulatory frameworks (CNBV, BMV/BIVA, CONSAR) will be critical.

Responsibilities

• Manage the trust of AFORES to ensure compliance with investment obligations.
• Coordinate investment subscription processes, capital disbursements, and cash flow operations.
• Oversee treasury management and liquidity planning for AFORE vehicles.
• Monitor investment performance, ensuring timely portfolio/fund accounting, NAV calculations, and financial reporting.
• Facilitate audits and ad hoc reporting requests to ensure transparency with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate regulatory reporting and disclosures to CNBV, BMV/BIVA, and CONSAR.
• Support and execute AFORES instructions, including the coordination of committees and assemblies.
• Supervise tax structuring and delivery of well-structured tax services.
• Oversee payroll and labor matters connected to trust and fund operations.
• Act as a primary point of escalation for AFORE-related client issues.
• Foster a culture of compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the AFORES service team.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting or finance designation strongly preferred (CPA, CMA, CA, ACCA, etc.).
• 10+ years of experience in fund administration, trust management, or pension fund services, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Mexican pension fund structures (AFORES, CERPIs, CKDs) and applicable regulations.
• Proven track record in portfolio/fund accounting, NAV calculations, and treasury operations.
• Knowledge of IFRS, Mexican GAAP, and tax frameworks.
• Experience managing client relationships and working with regulators (CNBV, CONSAR, BMV/BIVA).
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills and acute attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with fund administration platforms a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

What you will get in return

• A unique opportunity to lead Apex’s growing AFORES service line in Mexico.
• Exposure to cross-border business operations and global senior management.
• A chance to shape Apex’s market presence in Mexico’s pension and institutional investment ecosystem.
• Career development in a global financial services provider with significant opportunities for growth

About Apex

The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with 13,000 staff across 40+ offices globally. We look to recruit bright, articulate and numerate personnel who unafraid of a challenge and are prepared to work hard and love what they do. We provide an internal training and evaluation program that will ensure you are equipped with the right experience and qualities to work with Apex's clients.

Life at Apex isn't just about the work you do, it's about embracing the culture and loving what you do. Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today and the more that we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or specialism, Apex ensures it rewards loyal and dedicated employees. The international nature of our business and global network of offices means that there are opportunities to broaden your life experiences and take either short-term or permanent relocation options.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have five (5) days in office requirement.

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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.