Associate Manager

About the role

The Associate Manager will oversee operational delivery for a sub‑team within Apex Group’s Global Business Sector, ensuring high‑quality client outputs and managing day‑to‑day activities. The role combines client relationship management, risk awareness, and team leadership to support fund administration and corporate secretarial services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all operational aspects of sub‑team deliverables, allocate resources and provide regular updates to the Unit Head.
• Ensure final client deliverables are 100 % correct in quality and accuracy.
• Develop deep knowledge of individual client requirements and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee, review and monitor team members’ work, guaranteeing timely and satisfactory completion of tasks.
• Apply a risk‑minimisation mindset to daily activities within the Global Business Sector.
• Convene and attend directors/shareholders meetings, review Board papers and draft minutes.
• Review and sign off on bank account openings and ensure banking transactions align with company scope.
• Coordinate statutory filings with FSC, ROC and other regulatory bodies.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) in line with AML code and maintain updated CDD records.
• Support fund administration tasks for private equity funds and perform ad‑hoc corporate secretarial duties.
• Mentor and coach team members, identify training needs and communicate them to the Unit Head.
• Promote continuous process improvement and drive efficiency initiatives.

Required profile

• 5–7 years of experience in the Global Business Sector or a related finance environment.
• University degree or substantial progress toward a professional ICSA qualification or equivalent.
• Strong client‑service mindset with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Organised, goal‑oriented and a collaborative team player.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.