Your Role

• You will be responsible for overall supervision of the designated portfolio of clients ensuring that all client queries and requests are processed and completed in a timely manner, efficiently and qualitatively.
• You will pick-up, assign or process (draft), review and provide feedback on corporate documents drafted and other requests processed by junior team members regarding clients’ requests from the designated portfolio.
• You will conduct KYC for new and existing clients pursuant to Citco policies.
• You will assist in coaching and developing team members for their individual advancement and for the benefit of the team, in so doing, foster and maintain strong team spirit and a healthy working atmosphere.
• You will maintain and develop multiple business relations with clients, Citco offices and other third parties.
• You will continuously review and make recommendations for improvements to the existing processes and procedures.
• You will follow changes in law in certain jurisdictions which may impact service delivery and ensure that international and/or industry specific legal requirements are met.
• You will assist Account Manager in planning and organizing the team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services in accordance with agreed deadlines.
• You will assist Account Manager with migration or on boarding of clients from other jurisdictions

About You

• You have a degree in Law
• You have 4-5 years of experience in provision corporate services to international clients
• You have ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken)
• You are flexible, proactive and attentive to details team player with excellent communication skills

Our BenefitsYour well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

The Apex Group is looking for a dedicated and collaborative Vice President – Corporate Manager to join our inclusive team in Ebene, Mauritius. This full-time Vice President role comes with a generous salary, many excellent benefits and a genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.As Vice President, you will provide guidance to juniors, planning and coordinating tasks for them.In your first few weeks in this finance role, you can expect to:

• Attend board meetings.
• Review Fund shareholders’ agreements, PPMs, constitutions, subscription book and other materials as required.
• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and ensure they are always satisfied with the quality of the work being delivered and all their requests are being attended in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement best practice on all processes to add value to the services offered to clients.
• Ensure internal /statutory /investor deadlines are met, as applicable.

You Will Also Require The FollowingTo apply, you will need to be a degree holder in Finance or Accounting, and/or postgraduate academic qualifications.

• A professional qualification such as ACCA/ICSA
• 12+ years of experience in the industry
• Expert knowledge of fund structures and other related legal and regulatory requirements
• High attention to detail, accuracy, analytical, technical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.

Additional InformationPlease get in touch with The Apex Group today to apply for this full-time Vice President – Corporate Manager position in Ebene. We’re looking forward to meeting you.The Apex Group Ltd (“Apex” or “the Group”), established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With over 80 offices worldwide and 12,000 employees in 38 countries, Apex delivers an expansive range of services to asset managers, financial institutions, private clients, and family offices. Apex’s purpose is to be more than just a financial services provider. The Group is committed to driving positive change to address three core areas: the environment and climate change, women’s empowerment and economic independence, and education and social mobility. Life at Apex isn’t just about the work you do. It’s about embracing the culture and loving what you do. Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today, and the more we grow, the more important that becomes. The international nature of our business and global network of offices means that there are opportunities to broaden your life experiences and take short-term or permanent relocation options.

Department: Client Services

Services: Corporate Services

Jurisdiction: Mauritius

Reporting To: Manager or any other designated person

Purpose of the Job

Provide administration and company secretarial services to a portfolio of client entities under the supervision of the Senior Officer and / or Manager and in strict adherence to the policies and procedures of the company.

Main Responsibilities

Conduct the following within prescribed deadlines:

– Conduct the day to day Management and Administration of a portfolio of clients in Corporate Services Unit

– Ensure completeness of due diligence documents for a portfolio of clients according to Ocorian Policies and Procedures.

– Lodge statutory filings.

– Draft simple board resolutions.

– Open and maintain clients’ bank accounts.

– Process payments and banking instructions.

– Carry out the application and renewal of Tax Residency Certificates.

– Carry out the application and renewal with the Data Protection Office.

– Compile board packs for Board Meetings.

– Attend board meetings and draft minutes for low complexity client entities.

– Carry out the annual / special meetings for low complexity client entities.

– Execute the Company Secretarial and Administration processes whilst ensuring an optimal level of efficiency and productivity at all times.

Qualifications

– Educated to A level or equivalent;

– Completed first degree in a relevant field or ICSA Level 1 or ACCA Level 2 or any professional qualification related to the Global or financial sector.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Ability to learn CBRIS and any IT Systems related to the job.
• At ease with the use of technology necessary for conducting board meetings.
• Able to use independently the internal booking facilities when organising meetings.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency (Intermediate level).
• Having a minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience.

Competenices

• Communication.
• Performance & Execution.
• Interpersonal Relationship.
• Problem Solving & Analysis.
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks.
• Learning & Researching.

Additional Information

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

• We are AMBITIOUS – We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to support our clients and staff – wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – Our independence from any financial institution gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – We take the time to understand our clients’ needs so that we can deliver personalised solutions every time.

Job Purpose:

SBM is the leading market maker for foreign exchange, interest rate, debt and other structured derivatives. Our unique position is built on an unmatched combination of tailor-made advice, innovative products, global know-how and client-centric approach.

SBM Financial Markets Department accompanies a broad range of clients through their daily FX transaction services to tailor-made risk management solutions and investment decisions.

By joining the team as Structured Solutions Analyst, you will assist the team in structuring and pricing of complex derivative products, through research and industry analysis to meet clients’ needs.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• -Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ risk exposures and/or investment appetite in order to serve as a knowledgeable client advocate and ensure tailored execution.
• -Devise bespoke Structuring Solutions that are suitable and adaptable to the client business and risk appetite and prepare the relevant materials for the pitch and execution.
• -Work in close collaboration with the Head of Structured Solutions and Business Development to contribute in growing the desk strategy and generating revenue
• -Perform financial analysis and modeling and conduct other business-related research to structure new & innovative products/solutions offering based on market evolution alongside with the relevant market colour.
• -Participate in negotiating agreements with clients and service providers and assist in drafting and reviewing products’ legal documentation.
• -Monitor post-trade activities and produce the relevant reports and continuous assessment of desk exposures.
• -Assist in new products’ delivery projects and liaise with stakeholders for approval and ensure smooth implementation
• -Drive high client satisfaction through excellent customer service, prompt follow-up on client issues, and proactive problem solving.
• -Assist in the dissemination of Structured Solutions training for new products to stakeholders of different lines of business and such refreshers sessions as and when required.
• -Maintain excellent relationship with trading counterparts to endeavour for continuous products/solutions innovation across the various asset classes.
• -Assist in documentary requests whether from regulatory change and/or Trading counterpart updates.
• -Keep abreast of best practices and updates in the sector/market and share same with team members towards the building of a learning organisation.
• -Perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• -Graduate/ Professional Qualification in Finance/ Mathematics/Financial Markets and/or in any other relevant field
• -2 to 5 years of experience in Financial Markets/Trading or in the fields of Finance or Risk Management.
• -Strong financial modeling, finance, and accounting skills
• -A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
• -Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• -Outstanding project management skills
• -Exceptional attention to detail
• -Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial work environment.

Job Summary

Credit analysis within the Corporates portfolio. Includes analysis of all aspects of risks related to taking any form of credit exposure to a client. Role includes risk analysis for new transactions, on-going monitoring of counterparty risk as well as monitoring of portfolio risk.

Responsibilities & Strategy

• Awareness and understanding of the Group’s business strategy and model appropriate to the role.

Business

• Awareness and understanding of the wider business, economic and market environment in which the Group operates as well as the products offered by the group

Processes

• Credit Analysis – Timely drafting of credit analysis as directed by the relevant Team Leader. Such analysis should be Insightful, Relevant and Succinct (see Job Purpose) and include the following, inter alia:
• Discussion of the dynamics and nature of the Client’s industry, including key risk aspects;
• Assessment of the Client’s competitive positioning within its industry;
• Discussion of management strength, experience and track record and corporate governance more broadly; Articulation of the Client’s strategy and an assessment of its clarity and associated execution risks;
• Assessment of funding strategy, financial policy, treasury activity (hedging, cash management) and liquidity;
• Development of a current / forward year base forecast performance expectation;
• Assessment of balance sheet strength, alongside cashflow and profitability vulnerability, via ratio analysis and/or stress testing;
• Discussion of other pertinent risk aspects, including country risk, fraud risk; parental and/or governmental linkage/support, relative ranking of indebtedness;
• Evaluation of risks associated with particular proposed transactions, where required;
• Completion of Group Mandate/BCA Part 1, Part 2, financial analysis/spreads, scorecards;
• Ensure use of appropriate calculator in alignment with Credit Policy for relevant approvals (e.g. Raptor, Group Aggregation Calculator);
• Complete ESRA (Environment and Social Risk Assessment) Checklist;
• For Cat 2 lines, complete GWWR Attribute checklist and Cat 2 appropriateness;
• For Cat 2 lines, Credit Term Sheet updates based on RM/Risk/MDU feedback;
• Supporting business on structuring deals;
• Documentation support on credit aspects and working with CRC/LDU on BCA reworks;
• Testing and Monitoring Covenants & Risk Triggers;
• EAR & ASTAR reporting/updates to credit;
• Seek pre-approval endorsements (where applicable);
• Preparing country specific regulatory checklists (where applicable);
• Credit stress testing
• CCRMC & FIRC Certification
• Preparation of other analysis as directed by the relevant Team Leader, such as Industry specific reviews, portfolio reviews, assessments of new prospects etc.

Risk Management

• To provide insightful, relevant, succinct and timely (see below) credit analysis of a portfolio of SCB’s clients (current or prospective).
• This includes responsibility for proposing counterparty credit grades via the relevant scorecard, and ongoing monitoring for credit-material events. While the portfolio will be industry / geography specific in focus, the role extends to analysing other clients as may from time to time be required
• Insightful: Attuned to the needs of two audiences – Client Coverage and Risk – the analysis should provide a forward-looking, focused opinion on the likely development of both business and financial risk elements in their industry / geographic context together with a calibrated articulation of key risks and potential mitigants thereto.
• Relevant: As well as a holistic counterparty assessment, analysis should comment on structural elements relevant to SCB’s existing or proposed exposure such as guarantee and security arrangements
• Succinct: While always providing sufficient granularity to substantiate its conclusions and observations, the analysis should present opinion in as structured and succinct a manner as is practical
• Timely: While focused on the prescribed annual review cycle, analysis will also be required where material new exposure is being considered by Client Coverage. In addition, more summary analysis should be produced and disseminated quickly, where relevant
• Additionally, for any BCA (Business Credit Application) submission it will involve the following:
• Critical review of Environment and Social Risk Assessments, Consistency and coherence review of the Approved Account Plan, Raptor (or equivalent), Client & Group Facility Summary & Structure (including Terms and Conditions)
• Active partnership with Client Coverage in completion of Risk Profile, Compliance Details, as well as proposed Covenants and Risk Triggers.
• Overall accountability for consistency and coherence of the complete BCA package submitted to Risk will rest with Credit Analysis and is a key element of this Job Purpose.

Governance

• Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Key stakeholders

• Internal Relationships:
• GAMs, RAMs, FAMs
• Risk
• Product partners
• CDD, where relevant
• Legal, Audit and Compliance, where relevant
• Physical Commodity Operations, where relevant
• In respect of Clients where the role-holder is assigned as analyst:
• Proactive monitoring of key entity or industry wide events and/or developments, as well as of covenants and risk triggers where applicable
• Partnering Relationship Managers in pursuing their client strategies through proactive idea generation, support in preparing materials for client discussion and through ensuring they are always fully briefed on key risk aspects
• Partnering Risk through clear presentation of credit analysis and proposed credit grading, as well as through proactive and considered discussion of key risk aspects
• Accompanying Relationship Managers on client visits, as part of general due diligence in respect of credit analysis
• Acting as a broader point of expertise in respect of credit aspects with Product and others across SCB

Other Responsibilities

• Support CA Team Leaders and others in the team on ad hoc projects, strategic initiatives and exercises aimed at improving or enhancing the team’s activities
• Continually strive to share key relevant knowledge and learnings with others across the team
• Provide credit specific coaching to newer or less experienced members of the team

Qualifications & Educational Qualifications:

• Relevant University Degree
• Sound knowledge of accounting and financial principles gained by experience or qualification
• MBA or CFA qualifications advantageous, but not required
• Relevant language skills advantageous, but not required

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of [3] years’ relevant experience gained either in banking, treasury or accounting environment
• Strong analytical ability, focused on the assessment and calibration of credit risk
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (in English), with proven ability to work across cultures and within a dynamic environment
• Able to hold credible dialogue at all levels of the organisation, as well as with clients
• Well organized, able to multi-task and balance competing demands

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Analytical strength
• Time management
• Financial Statement analysis
• Stakeholder management

The Manager is responsible for the administration and supervision of fund structures. The Manager acts as the quality controller by undertaking thorough reviews of client files and transactions prior to delivery.

Tasks:

• To manage and monitor a portfolio of clients, including being the main contact for them and assist with their daily queries.
• To lead a team and ensure that the staff receive proper guidance, coaching and training to perform their duties. To attend to client complaints in a timely manner and take necessary steps required to resolve these complaints.
• To assist the Senior Manager and the Director in delivering a seamless service to existing and prospect clients.
• To complete the tasks required from a company secretary, ensuring filing with the authorities, following up with clients and other service providers to ensure that statutory deadlines are being met.
• To be the first line of defence, assess any risks involved whenever we have a client request and take necessary steps to ensure that risky matters are escalated.
• To be involved in pitching of new clients, including attending to calls, replying to queries and working on request for proposal.
• To uphold our company’s high level of internal systems, procedures and processes.
• To ensure that all entities are in compliance with the relevant laws, licensing conditions, regulations and guidelines.
• Any other cognate duties that may from time to time be required which are appropriate to the role and business requirements.

Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Professional Qualification will be an advantage;
• 5-7 years of experience in fund administration;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Highly proficient computer user;
• Strong time management skills, team player and ability to work under deadline pressure.

Job Description
a) Excellent communication skills (in English and French) / professional and well presented.
b) Manage incoming and outgoing phone calls.
c) Receive visitors at the front desk.
d) Manage mailing services.
e) Manage Management’s agenda.
f) Any other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualification
1. Minimum HSC with experience in the administrative sector or as receptionist
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)

Others
Ability to work in a team