Compliance Administrator

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

Compliance Administrator
Johannesburg

Description

The Client Compliance FCC / Compliance Administrator role plays a critical role in delivering regulatory compliance and financial crime obligations across Apex-managed entities. The position is primarily responsible for executing the Compliance Monitoring Program (CMP) and preparing accurate, regulator-ready reports. This is an execution-focused role forming part of the first line of defense within the Client Compliance operating model.

Job specification
I. Compliance Monitoring Program
• Support the team in Guernsey in executing CMP reviews for managed entities in line with the approved annual CMP plan. 
• Support the team in Guernsey performing Perform monitoring activities across regulatory compliance and financial crime risk areas, including AML/CFT, sanctions, governance, client onboarding, and ongoing monitoring controls. 
• Complete CMP testing, evidence gathering, and documentation in accordance with internal standards and GFSC expectations. 

II. Reporting & Documentation
• Draft clear, accurate, and regulator-ready CMP reports for review by the CMP 
Manager and ultimate acceptance by the CO, MLCO, and MLRO. 
• Maintain consistent report structure, language, and risk articulation across 
entities. 
• Support preparation of management information (MI) and summary reporting for internal governance forums. 
• Maintain orderly, auditable CMP files and evidence repositories.

• Maintain regulatory registers, trackers, and correspondence logs. 
• Assist with training coordination and promote a positive compliance culture. 
• Support AML/CFT compliance, sanctions screening, and regulatory submissions as directed.

III. Governance & Escalation
• Escalate identified issues, control failures, or material risks in line with defined thresholds. 
• Ensure accurate recording of issues, breaches, and remediation actions within internal tracking tools.

Skills Required:
Essential:
• Experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or financial crime support within a regulated financial services environment.
• Understanding of CMP and testing methodologies.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills; high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable:
• Experience within managed licensee or fiduciary services environment.
• Experience using compliance monitoring tools or case management systems.

Key Behavioral Competencies:
• Methodical and process-driven approach. 
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability. 
• Professional judgment and confidence to escalate issues appropriately. 
• Clear written communication suitable for regulatory and Board-level audiences.

Qualifications & Experience:
Candidates will have financial sector experience and a good understanding of, and experience with, performing Financial Crime Compliance roles and will have: 
• Candidates with approximately 1 + years’ experience are likely to be well positioned for this opportunity. Apex remains open to those who may not meet this benchmark but can demonstrate a strong track record of delivery, leadership potential, or subject matter expertise;
• Relevant compliance or financial crime qualification (or working towards), e.g., ICA, 
ACAMS. 
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, color, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependents, 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 https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

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.