Fund Accounting Manager, ETF Operations

CO_AFSCLLC Apex Fund Services (Charlotte) LLC; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four days in office

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager focused on ETF operations to join our ETF team in the United States. The role requires hands-on management of daily ETF activities, issue resolution, and strong collaboration with internal teams and APs.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in ETF operations and 5–7+ years in the broader industry, with experience in InvestOne Accounting preferred. This position emphasizes accuracy, controls, and timely decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct ETF operations experience.
• 5–7+ years of total relevant industry experience.
• Experience with InvestOne Accounting platform preferred.
• Strong understanding of ETF lifecycle events and operational processes.
• Experience with Authorized Participants and external counterparties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• ETF creation and redemption orders in the primary market.
• Manage creation and redemption settlements, including cash and in-kind transactions.
• Coordinate ETF unit settlements and relationships with Authorized Participants.
• Respond to AP inquiries related to creation and redemption activity.
• Support CNS operations related to ETF trading and settlement.
• Manage and support ETF rebalance activity.
• Process ETF collateral and perform related P&L calculations.
• Apply working knowledge of mutual fund accounting for ETF structures.
• Investigate and resolve transaction services and operational issues.
• Maintain operational controls and review junior staff work.
• Participate in system enhancements, testing, and process improvements.
• Provide informal training and on-the-job guidance to new or junior team members.

Skills

ETF operations

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

InvestOne experience

Authorized Participants experience

ETF lifecycle knowledge

Project multitasking

Tools

InvestOne Accounting

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

Fund Accounting Manager – ETF Operations Company

Apex Group Job Overview

Apex Group is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to join our Operations team with a focus on Exchange‑Traded Funds (ETFs). This role is ideal for an experienced ETF operations professional who brings strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and Authorized Participants. The successful candidate will have at least 3+ years of ETF operations experience and 5–7+ years of overall relevant industry experience. This is a hands‑on role with responsibility for daily operational activities, issue resolution, and supporting operational controls.

Key Responsibilities

ETF Operations Process

• ETF creation and redemption orders in the primary market
• Manage creation and redemption settlements, including cash and in‑kind transactions
• Coordinate ETF unit settlements and maintain effective relationships with Authorized Participants (APs)
• Respond to AP inquiries related to creation and redemption activity
• Support CNS operations related to ETF trading and settlement
• Manage and support ETF rebalance activity
• Process ETF collateral and perform related P&L calculations

Fund Operations & Controls

• Apply working knowledge of mutual fund accounting, particularly as it relates to ETF structures
• Demonstrate understanding of custodial processes specific to ETFs
• Investigate and resolve transaction services and operational issues
• Maintain operational controls and review work completed by junior staff
• Participate in system enhancements, testing, and process improvements
• Provide informal training and on‑the‑job guidance to new or junior team members as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of direct ETF operations experience
• 5–7+ years of total relevant industry experience
• Experience with InvestOne Accounting platform would be preferred
• Strong understanding of ETF lifecycle events and operational processes
• Experience working with Authorized Participants and external counterparties
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical, well‑organized approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Salary ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 120,000. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement.

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio‑economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/ #LI-JS1

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.

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single‑source solution and unified cross asset‑class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross‑jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long‑standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.

We’re a people‑powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service.

Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies.

Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people‑powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service‑led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

Positive change starts with you.

We’re a people‑powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service‑led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us