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.
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Vice President (VP)/ Senior Account Manager- Open Ended Fund
Administration Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Segment: Fund Administration / Open Ended Funds
About Apex The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with over 13,000 staff across 110+ offices worldwide. Apex delivers fund administration, management company services, depositary, custody and supporting services to asset managers globally. We invest heavily in our people through structured development frameworks, global mobility opportunities and a strong culture of accountability, collaboration and client service excellence.
Role Purpose
The Vice President/ Senior Account Manager– Open Ended Fund Administration is a senior client facing and people management role, responsible for the delivery, oversight and continuous improvement of high-quality fund administration services for a portfolio of open-ended hedge fund clients.
The role acts as a senior escalation point for clients and internal stakeholders, ensures regulatory and operational excellence, and leads teams across Dubai and Apex Global Support Centres to deliver accurate, timely and compliant outcomes.
The role aligns to the Vice President/ Senior Account Manager expectations with accountability for client outcomes, team leadership, operational efficiency and commercial contribution.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Delivery & Service Excellence
• Act as the senior point of contact for assigned clients, managing complex client matters, expectations and escalations.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of client deliverables including NAV calculations, transfer agency activity, audit coordination, regulatory reporting and client-specific reporting.
• Ensure consistent adherence to Apex policies, procedures, service standards and regulatory requirements across all client engagements.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance client service delivery and add value through process improvements or expanded service offerings. Technical Oversight & Risk Management
• Provide expert oversight and review of fund accounting activities including portfolio reconciliation, fee calculations (management, performance, equalisation), capital activity and expense accruals.
• Actively address sub-standard work and ensure corrective action where work does not meet Apex or client expectations.
• Assess operational, regulatory and reputational risks, taking accountable action to mitigate issues and escalate where required.
• Support SSAE 18 / SOC control implementation and ongoing compliance in coordination with internal and external auditors. People Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, coach and develop Account Managers, Senior Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants, including first-line managers, ensuring clear objectives, performance feedback and career development.
• Create a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance team culture aligned with Apex values and leadership expectations.
• Hold team members accountable for quality, timeliness and conduct, addressing performance issues with timely and constructive action.
• Support cross-location teamwork with Apex Global Support Centres, facilitating effective communication and shared accountability. Operational Efficiency & Change
• Plan, schedule and manage daily workflows across teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all client deliverables.
• Identify, implement and embed process improvements, automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability and sustainability.
• Actively participate in internal projects, new client onboarding, large mandate integrations and change initiatives across the Group. Commercial & Stakeholder Contribution
• Actively coordinate with Apex Global Capability Centres (GCC) in India to ensure timely, accurate and high-quality delivery of fund accounting and operational outputs, with clear ownership, issue tracking and resolution.
• Work closely with GCC teams to proactively identify, troubleshoot and resolve delivery, quality or timeliness issues within agreed SLAs, escalating where required and driving continuous improvement.
• Partner with Regional Management, Business Heads and Office Leadership to support day-to day office operations, regional initiatives and execution of group priorities.
• Collaborate closely with Business Development, Sales, and Client Relationship teams to support client onboarding, scope management, pricing discussions, cross-sell initiatives and revenue growth opportunities, in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong, constructive working relationships with Compliance, Risk, Governance, Transfer Agency, Tax, Legal and Technology teams to ensure consistent application of Apex policies, risk-based decision making and regulatory compliance.
• Support accurate and timely billing, invoicing and cash collection, ensuring invoice accuracy, disciplined follow-up and alignment with client SLAs.
• Contribute to MIS, KPI dashboards and management reporting, providing transparency on service delivery, financial performance, risks, issues and operational metrics.
• Actively support audit planning and execution, coordinating with internal and external auditors to ensure on-time completion with no major findings.
This role is expected to support the effective running of the business and office including but not limited to:
• Timely and accurate delivery of outputs via GCCs and cross-functional teams. • Strong coordination across regional and office teams to deliver group and regional initiatives.
• High-quality client communication, scope discipline and SLA governance. • Commercial contribution through revenue opportunities, cost control and effective resource utilisation.
• Proactive risk identification, issue resolution and strong governance standards. Skills, Experience & Qualifications • 12–15 years’ experience in fund accounting / fund administration, with significant experience in open-ended or hedge fund structures.
• Strong technical knowledge of NAV preparation, complex fee structures, financial instruments and multi-jurisdictional reporting.
• Proven people management and leadership experience, including managing managers.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS (as applicable to fund structures). • Experience with fund accounting systems (PFS Paxus or equivalent preferred). • Professional qualification such as ACCA, CA, CFA, MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills. Why Join Apex
• Global organisation with strong growth trajectory and international mobility opportunities.
• Clear development pathways aligned to the Apex Professional Development Framework.
• Opportunity to play a senior leadership role in a growing Middle East fund administration platform.
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.
