Settlements Officer- 12Months Contract

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

This role will require you to take an active part in the day-to-day operational processes of the Settlements Team and have a hands-on approach to support the settlement services offered to clients and other teams within the company. This role will also be responsible for acting as the second in charge for the Settlements Team Leader, managing escalations and supporting them with ad hoc projects and team management support.

Job Responsibilities:

The role duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Accurately record trades in our internal accounting system, conduct trade matching with counterparties and instruct Custodians by agreed deadlines
• Investigate and resolve any identified settlement issues and escalate to the manager when necessary
• Ensure all reconciliation breaks are investigated and cleared promptly
• Assist with corporate actions entry and checking as and when required
• Ensure that all service delivery standards set for the settlements team are met
• Contribute to the design and implementation of controls and processes that ensure Apex maintains a strong control environment that is industry best practice
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients
• Oversee the team in the managers’ absence to ensure high level of service is maintained
• Undertake other Investment Operations duties as reasonably required

Skills Required:

• Previous experience within the financial markets industry, specifically within a settlements environment
• Ability to organise own workload, manage time, prioritise tasks and meet agreed deadlines, with a sense of urgency and professionalism always.
• Team player who is prepared to assist others when required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to mentor and train new members of the team
• Ability to use your initiative and problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, (including intermediate level Excel skills) and proficient working with multifaceted IT systems.
• Customer centric approach to work with a passion for delivering a service that is second to none

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.