Assistant Manager - Private Clients

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.

Role Location: Jersey, Channel Islands

Department: Private Clients & Family Office

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• To provide trust and company administration services, including proactive client contact in a professional manner and in accordance with regulatory requirements, service levels and company standards so as to meet with client expectations.
• Autonomously administer an allocated portfolio of complex clients, which may contain some key clients of the Company, working directly with the Manager & Director responsible.
• Assist in managing the team and deputising in the Manager’s absence. Act as focal point for administration and technical queries from members of the team.
• To actively support the Manager in the training and development of the team to build and develop their knowledge and enhance their career and promotion prospects.
• Assist with the mentoring, development and coaching of team members and providing feedback to the Manager.
• Where relevant support the Manager with the delegation of work whilst retaining responsibility, giving clear instructions, timeframes and providing feedback.
• Encourage a ‘can do’ positive approach, giving constructive feedback and guidance and encouraging open communication within the team.
• Maintain accurate reports of time spent on time billing modules, on a daily basis.
• Work effectively and efficiently, and ensure all time charged is reasonable and justified; guide and encourage other team members to do the same.
• Meet centrally defined, chargeable time requirements and any other specific targets.
• Develop strong client relationships and ensure, within own portfolio, the correct work has been billed for, and work with the Manager responsible to raise fee notes on a timely basis.
• Ensure knowledge of and compliance with Apex’s policies and procedures as amended from time to time.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the risks involved in all business activities carried out with respect to the client base and escalate anything as per Apex’s guidelines and policies.
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the relevant legal and regulatory requirements, commensurate with responsibilities.
• Contribute to the production and maintenance of operating procedures for all the entities administered using the Company approved formats, acting as a champion for the introduction of new processes.
• Ensure all company / trust / partnership / foundation records and statutory registers are properly maintained and updated on a timely basis in the relevant systems, including preparation of letters, minutes or any other documents.
• Accurately draft, prepare and review relevant documentation (e.g. compliance files, minutes, forms and documents for the JFSC) and systems (NavOne, banking systems) for the set up / closure of entities.
• Take responsibility for the organisation of trustee meetings / board meetings, preparation and distribution of accurate board packs to Directors. Attendance at meetings, and actively contribute to discussions and prepare or review draft minutes.
• Prepare accurately all necessary returns / reports to the various authorities, including annual return, regulatory returns and any other ongoing statutory obligations.
• Carry out all other company secretarial and trustee activities in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Complete and manage the clearance of any client reviews using appropriate checklists in accordance with the agreed timeframe.
• Ensure investment reviews are completed using appropriate checklists in accordance with the agreed timeframe.
• Have a good understanding of tax issues (e.g. IHT, CGT) in relation to all client portfolios administered to enable you to provide a full service to the client.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the client’s requirements and expectations; ensuring there is regular and open communication as required and escalate to the Manager / Senior Manager any problems identified.
• Ensure that client reports (all correspondence, accounts, investor information etc) are produced to a high standard of accuracy, using approved templates, and distributed in accordance with agreed service levels.
• Be the first point of contact with clients, intermediaries, third parties and key client contacts working to build & develop meaningful relationships.
• Be involved with all steps of the client acceptance process, and look out for cross-selling opportunities for the business.
• Generate and check banking instructions.
• Acting as a delegate signatory on client bank accounts.
• Manage work effectively, conflicting priorities, workload, utilising resources, as necessary to manage client / management expectations ensuring excellent client service; retaining full responsibility for own work including meeting deadlines where necessary.
• Assist the Manager in ensuring that appropriate cover for absences is in place, and that colleagues are fully briefed prior to any personal absence from the office.
• Demonstrate ability to provide cover in the absence of the Manager.
• Assist the Manager on ad hoc projects.

Skills Required:

• To hold or to be actively working towards a professional qualification recognised by the JFSC.
• An excellent understanding of trust and company administration.
• A good understanding of applicable laws and legal & regulatory concepts.
• Ability to analyse a set of financial accounts and identify areas for further discussion / investigation.
• Previous experience of working within trust and company business is essential.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly, business-friendly and technical language.
• Self-motivated.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Act as a role model for other team members and others within the business.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Effective delegation skills.
• High standard of oral and written communication skills, to allow effective communication with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and use own initiative.
• The ability to work within allocated deadlines and according to instructions and Company procedures.
• Confident in using all systems necessary for day-to-day tasks and ability to identify own training needs.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to identify and suggest procedural improvements.
• The opportunity to work as part of a high-performance team and to contribute to the successful performance of the Company.
• To be aware of, and convey, the correct professional image and high standards applied by the Company.
• Ensure that own skills and knowledge are kept up to date, meeting regulated CPD requirements.
• Collaborative mindset.
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook with the ability to learn other relevant systems and use of all other office equipment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads and manage timescales.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills.
• A strong desire for self-improvement & career development.

What you will get in return:

A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business. Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and working with senior management directly.

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 visit here.

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application (with your CV, cover letter and salary expectations) to our dedicated email address: recruitment.jersey@apexfs.com.

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.