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

Description

We are seeking a KYC Analyst with 3–5 years of experience in complex international client onboarding and enhanced due diligence (EDD). The successful candidate will play a key role in the KYC lifecycle of institutional clients. This is a critical compliance function within a large, regulated financial institution.

Job specification

Perform end-to-end KYC and CDD (Customer Due Diligence) for a range of international clients (corporate, trust, fund structures, UBOs, etc.) in line with global AML/CFT regulations.
Conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate levels of due diligence.
Review and validate client identity, ownership, control structures, and source of wealth/funds.
Identify and escalate potential red flags, PEP (Politically Exposed Person) connections, and adverse media findings.
Prepare and maintain detailed KYC records and ensure full audit trails in line with regulatory requirements.
Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., legal, compliance, operations, business units) and external clients to obtain outstanding KYC documentation.
Participate in remediation and periodic review exercises.
Ensure compliance with international regulatory directives such as FATF, EU AML Directives etc. and any other relevant global regulatory frameworks.
Assist in regulatory reporting and internal compliance monitoring programs as required.
Contribute to policy and procedure development, system improvements, and team knowledge-sharing.

Skills Required:

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a KYC/AML role within an international fund administrator, asset manager, or financial institution.
AML/compliance certifications are preferential .
Strong working knowledge of complex legal entity structures, including funds, trusts, SPVs, nominees, and private equity vehicles.
Familiarity with jurisdictional KYC requirements (e.g., Cayman Islands, BVI, Luxembourg, Ireland, Guernsey).
Compliance certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) essential.
Experience using World-Check, RDC, LexisNexis, Refinitiv or similar screening tools.
Excellent attention to detail, written communication, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently in a high-volume, high-risk environment.

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

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.