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
Senior Associate 3 Role
Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands
Department: Operations Services Team - Payments
Employment Type: Permanent – Fulltime
The Role overview & Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Associate within the Payments Team is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payments across multiple banking platforms, ensuring compliance with internal controls, client requirements, and regulatory standards. This role supports operational efficiency while minimizing risk through adherence to established procedures and payment cut-off times.
Key Resoinsibilites
- Payment Processing o Prepare, input, and process payments across banking platforms (e.g., Alpha or equivalent systems).
o Ensure all payments are completed accurately and within required deadlines and cut-off times.
o Monitor payment queues and prioritize urgent or time-sensitive transactions. • Authorisation & Controls to Support the payment workflow, ensuring proper segregation of duties.
o Verify payment instructions and supporting documentation prior to submission.
o Assist in ensuring all payments are fully authorized before release.
Reconciliations & Reporting
o Perform daily payment reconciliations.
o Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. o Maintain accurate payment logs and audit trails.
- Risk & Compliance Adherent to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
o Identify and escalate potential risks, errors, or control weaknesses.
o Ensure all activities are completed in line with compliance and audit standards.
- Stakeholder Communication
o Liaise with internal teams (e.g., Fund Accounting, Operations, Client Services) and external parties (banks, brokers).
o Provide updates on payment status and resolve queries promptly. o Escalate issues impacting deadlines or accuracy.
o Contribute to improving payment processes and reducing operational risk.
o Identify inefficiencies, particularly where multiple handoffs increase error risk.
o Support automation and system enhancements where applicable.
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.
