Vice President – Transfer Agency Manager

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Role: Vice President - Transfer Agency Manager
Location: Mississauga, Canada

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Skills Required

What you will get in return

Additional Information

Skills Required

A University degree in Accountancy or equivalent/Final stages of ACCA qualification
An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
Ability to work under pressure

Competence in Excel, general IT and accounting packages
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary

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Skills Required

A University degree in Accountancy or equivalent/Final stages of ACCA qualification
An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
Ability to work under pressure

Competence in Excel, general IT and accounting packages
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary

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Department: Transfer Agency Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Role Summary:

Apex Fund Services is seeking to invite applications from candidates for a Transfer Agency Manager for its Mississauga office. Apex Fund Services provides fund administration services to a wide variety of alternative fund structures in the Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Estate and Fund of Funds market:

The candidate is responsible for the day to day duties of the team and ensuring client deliverables are met in a timely and correct manner

The Vice President must ensure adherence to Internal Transfer Agency procedures in addition to both internal and Regulatory AML requirements at all times

Key Responsibilities:

Review controls and procedures across Fund Services on a periodic basis
Identify and Implement process improvements/system enhancements across the Transfer Agency Department.
Monitor operational risk across the Business and assist with the enhancement of the existing operational risk framework
Operational risk scenario modelling and analysis
Assist in building out and training the current teams.
Keep up to date on all Regulatory and internal Risk updates that impact the business ensuring the operations Teams have the necessary knowledge and system’s in place to deal with the updates
Managing the oversight outsourcing for funds contracted from other jurisdictions Monitoring and enhancing the KRI metrics for the Department
Managing international client relationships
Interacting with hedge fund principals and their investors
Review, understand and have the ability to discuss fund governing documents with staff and clients
Responsible for all aspects of operations and controls functions: Processing subscriptions, redemptions, transfers and switches.
Ensure control framework and documented Transfer Agency procedures and policies in line with regulations both locally and globally
Ensuring Apex Fund Services group policies are adhered to
Responding to investor and audit related enquiries
Ensure all regulatory reporting (onshore and offshore) is delivered within the required timeframes
Providing periodic reports and feedback to senior management
Participate in presentations for business opportunities from new and existing clients
Be responsible for change management where required including Ad hoc project management (as required)
Assisting in the further development of new & existing global client relationships, optimizing service offerings, productivity and profitability

Six plus years of proven experience managing an Investor Services/Transfer Agency team for alternative funds at a top tier institutional fund administrator
Detailed knowledge of Transfer Agency systems, preferably ManTra
Flexibility
Up to date AML/KYC knowledge
Up to date FATCA knowledge
A very strong understanding of fund legal structures and the fund administration business
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to drive change
Strong Risk & control focus
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects
Strong planning, organizational skills and entrepreneurial skills
Knowledge of accounting, finance and investment concepts
Strong communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills
Must be able to work with all levels within the organization
Strong multi-tasking skills
The ability to adapt to changing priorities and varied decision-making scenarios
An ability and desire to work to tight deadlines
Good interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients, other divisions/ offices of the bank and professional intermediaries

A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
The ability to define marketing processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on the business
Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.
Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global marketing team.
The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.

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 see our CSR Policy

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’s expectations) to our dedicated email address: [email protected]

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Vice President – Transfer Agency Manager

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