Analyst - Loan Admin

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worlds 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.Thats 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 well 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 youABOUT APEX
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worlds largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Apex has continually improved and evolved its product suite by surrounding these core administrative services with additional products spanning the full value chain of a fund; from information delivery and regulatory products to fund platforms and tax services. The globally distributed service model has rapidly expanded through a combination of organic growth and more recently bolstered by acquisition. Service is now delivered by over 3000 staff across 40 offices. The Apex Group administers circa $650bn in assets, including the investments of some of the largest funds and institutional investors in the world.POSITION
: Associate, Loan Servicing
DEPARTMENTOperations
LOCATION: Pune, Bangalore
SHIFT:- UK & US SHIFT
Summary of Role
The successful candidate will join a recently formed operation within Apex Fund Services to help build and grow out a new loan servicing business. They will work alongside the local Middle Office Manager, helping to onboard systems, define processes and build a global team to service a new product. This is a huge opportunity to join a department at ground level and make it successful.The Candidate
The candidate will have a good working knowledge and experience working with CLOs, CDOs, Credit Funds and the different types of Loans. They will be driven and motivated to achieve excellence through hard work, good organisation skills, excellent communication and attention to detail.Main Responsibilities:

Asset administrationResponsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including

Asset setup

Asset Maintenance and reconciliation

Liaising with 3rd party brokers/custodians/agents

Processing agent notices

Processing corporate actions

Entering and settling trades as required

Preparing and assisting with various reports required by internal teams

Other duties assigned by Management

Cash/Position ReconciliationResponsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of reconciliation duties and tasks including

Preparing daily reconciliation of cash transactions

Preparing daily reconciliation of Apex/Client positions

Ensuring aged breaks ( over 7 days ) are addressed and escalated

Processing and reconciling data in various systems

Actively researching discrepancies with various agents and internal teams

Preparing and ensuring all Reporting is issued within the required timeframes

Preparing and assisting with various reports required by internal teams

Other duties assigned by Management

Support Middle Office Manager:

Providing support for assigning duties and work delegation

Roll out training and development plans to direct reports and new joiners.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Degree in Accounting/Finance, or a relevant qualification

Candidate should have 3+ years experience working in loan administration operations

Extensive knowledge of CLOs/CDOs/Credit Funds

Understanding or knowledge of various security types Private Debt, Syndicated Loans, Bonds, Equities, Futures, CDS, CDS Indices, Forwards, ABS, MBS, TRS, etc.

Understanding of trade lifecycle

Knowledge and experience with settlements including DTCC & Euroclear

Knowledge and understanding of securities and other financial instruments Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with Solvas (CDO-Suite) preferred

Must experience into Solvas tool.

Role-Specific Competencies/
Skills:

Strong communication and analytical skills

Strong organisational skills

Accurate and acute attention to detail

Adaptability - able to change tasks quickly as business needs dictate

Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information

Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to audience

Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively and meet deadlines accordingly

Self-motivated

Punctuality

Corporate Competencies:

Initiative

Responsiveness/Sense of urgency

Accountability

Integrity

We are an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital/civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability.Find out more about us by visiting our website at www.apexfundservices.com.