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
Role Location: Valencia
Department: Depositary/Due Diligence
Level of the role: Senior Due Diligence Associate
Employment Type: Full time permanent
Role summary:
As a Senior Due Diligence Associate, you will play a key role in safeguarding client assets by overseeing fund activity and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including AIFMD. You will conduct due diligence reviews on key service providers such as Fund Managers, Administrators, Prime Brokers, and Sub-Custodians, assess risks, and support ongoing monitoring and governance activities. Working closely with Depositary, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams, you will help deliver high-quality oversight, maintain strong client service standards, and contribute to the integrity of Apex Group's investment operations.
Key responsibilities:
Due Diligence Reviews:
Prepare initial and ongoing due diligence reviews on
Sub-Custodians
Prime Brokers
Fund Managers
Fund Administrator
Process:
Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs)
Control reports (SOC1 / ISAE 3402 reports)
Financial statements
Regulatory disclosures
Policies and procedures
Standard due diligence documentation packs
Risk Assessment and Monitoring:
Perform preliminary and periodic risk assessments of service providers.
Maintain records of ongoing monitoring activities and ensure supporting evidence is retained.
Escalate material findings or emerging risks to the Due Diligence Manager.
Reporting:
Draft due diligence reports for review by the Due Diligence Manager.
Assist in preparing reporting for Branch Management.
Track outstanding recommendation, findings and remediation actions.
Maintain accurate audit trails supporting all due diligence activities.
Stakeholder Management:
Develop effective working relationships with Depositary Teams, Custody Operations, external service providers.
Participate in internal and external meetings as required.
Promote a culture of risk awareness, control effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Support internal audits, external audits and regulatory inspections by providing required documentation and evidence.
Skills Required:
Bachelors in preferably Finance/ Business Administration or something similar.
Autonomous and solution-oriented working style.
Excellent communication skills in English (B level as minimum).
Minimum 1–2 years' experience in a Due Diligence, Depositary Oversight, Custody, Fund Administration, Risk, Compliance or Audit environment.
An overall knowledge of Depositary key regulatory requirements.
Understanding of UCITS and AIFMD rules.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of product range and operational processes.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
What you will get in return:
Hybrid Working Model
Private health insurance.
27 working days holiday + Public holidays
Opportunities for professional development.
Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs
Positive and hospitable work environment.
Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.
A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more
At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognised disability (≥33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 1-2 years of experience in due diligence, depositary oversight, custody, fund administration, risk, compliance, or audit
- English communication skills at minimum B level
- Knowledge of depositary regulatory requirements
- Understanding of UCITS and AIFMD rules
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of product range and operational processes
- Autonomous and solution-oriented working style
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Apex Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Apex Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Apex Group.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are positioned as being tailored by country, with localized packages and perks that can differ by jurisdiction. Mobility options such as the JUMP program add a non-cash element that can increase the perceived total rewards value for those who can access it.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is described as including EAPs, mental-health workshops, mentoring support, and local lifestyle perks like gym or cycle-to-work schemes. These offerings broaden the benefits mix beyond purely financial rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described in at least one jurisdiction as including an employer match structure and an additional automatic contribution after tenure. This can strengthen the non-salary portion of total compensation where offered.
Apex Group Insights
What We Do
We are a single-source financial solutions provider dedicated to driving positive change while supporting the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices around the world. Established in Bermuda in 2003, we have continually disrupted the industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in fund and asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. As a pioneering data and fintech-enabled company, we are a disruptor driving digital tools into fund and asset servicing. However, our vision to drive positive change extends beyond the industry. The Apex Foundation, a not-for-profit entity, is our passionate commitment to empower sustainable change
