theapexgroup

Client KYC Specialist/Manager | Client KYC

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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

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

As Client KYC Specialist/Manager, you will be responsible for:

1. KYC Onboarding & Reviews

  • Perform end-to-end KYC due diligence for new and existing clients (corporates, trusts, funds, SPVs).
  • Identify and verify UBOs, directors, shareholders, and authorised persons.
  • Assess complex ownership structures, including cross-border African entities.
  • Apply internal risk rating methodology to determine client risk profiles.

2. Africa & South Africa Regulatory Expertise

  • Apply knowledge of South African FICA requirements to onboarding and refresh processes.
  • Interpret AML/KYC obligations across key African jurisdictions (e.g. Mauritius, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, UAE-linked Africa structures).
  • Identify jurisdiction-specific risks:
    • High-risk / FATF-listed countries
    • PEP exposure
    • Corruption and sanctions risk

3. Periodic Reviews & Remediation

  • Conduct periodic KYC reviews in line with client risk cycles.
  • Support remediation exercises to address documentation and data gaps.
  • Proactively follow up with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding items.
  • Escalate overdue cases and high-risk issues in a timely manner.

4. Screening & Risk Analysis

  • Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
  • Analyse and assess negative news findings and determine materiality.
  • Identify financial crime risks including fraud, tax evasion, bribery, corruption, and money laundering.

5. Stakeholder Management

  • Liaise with Relationship Managers, Compliance, and Legal teams on KYC requirements.
  • Provide clear guidance on documentation standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.

6. Governance & Controls

  • Ensure adherence to:
    • Internal KYC/AML policies
    • FATF recommendations
    • Local regulations (e.g. FSC Mauritius, FSCA South Africa)
  • Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready KYC files.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong AML/KYC knowledge with focus on Africa jurisdictions
  • Good understanding of FICA and FATF frameworks
  • Ability to analyse complex ownership structures
  • Strong risk assessment and investigative mindset
  • High attention to detail and quality
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Ability to manage volumes and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Resilient communication

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business, or related field
  • 3–5+ years KYC/AML experience in financial services
  • Hands-on experience with South African and African clients
  • Strong knowledge of AML regulations and KYC best practices

Preferred

  • Professional certifications (e.g. CAMS, ICA)
  • Experience with offshore structures (Mauritius, BVI, Cayman)
  • Exposure to fund administration or banking environments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • KYC turnaround times (onboarding & reviews)
  • Quality and completeness of KYC files
  • Timely completion of periodic reviews
  • Reduction in outstanding remediation items
  • Accurate identification and escalation of high-risk cases

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.