Corporate Trust Manager

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 Manager - Corporate Trusts and Escrow – Corporate Solutions Report to: Senior Vice President – Corporate Solutions Business Unit: Corporate Solutions Department: Capital Markets Full time Permanent Location: London Role Purpose Apex Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Trusts & Escrow Services to lead a small team and directly manage a portfolio of corporate structures, escrows, commercial trusts, and process agent appointments. The ideal candidate will take direct responsibility for the end-to-end client lifecycle from initial take-on and KYC onboarding to operational servicing and capital distributions. This role requires an agile individual with the ability to prioritise workflows, meet transactional timelines, and collaborate across departments to deliver outstanding service and contribute to strengthening our market reputation. Accountabilities & Main Responsibilities Management Manage, coach and develop team members to enable them to maximise their contribution to the business Co-ordinate client work with team members, determining priorities and forward planning Monitor transaction execution and documentation to ensure flawless service delivery and compliance with operational risk parameters Set clear, realistic objectives for the team and assess team and individual performance by regular reviews and annual appraisals Transactional Directly manage a portfolio of clients including the take-on of new transactions in accordance with established procedures and Company policies, including evaluating, commenting on and approving the form of documents, specifically trust deeds, escrow agreements and notices and circulars Co-ordinating and ensuring the carrying out of all client due diligence (KYC) and ensuring that all appointments comply with reporting requirements under FATCA, CRS and AEOI Ensuring that the team’s day to day administration is carried out within the framework of the relevant governing trust deed or agreement and, where appropriate, regulatory legislation Approving tax returns and VAT calculations ensuring that payments of tax are effected as and when due and reviewing annual accounts prepared by Operators / Accountants prior to audit Considering proposals affecting the rights, protections and remedies of Beneficiaries by interpretation and application of provisions of trust deeds, liaising with the Issuer/Operator and Trustee’s solicitors, as appropriate Oversee the timely completion of annual reviews, accurate client billing, and strict adherence to internal controls Developing a strong working relationship with clients, law firms, investments banks and other industry professionals Additional Responsibilities Report any identified issues and risks, including legal/regulatory matters and client complaints, to senior management promptly Ensure that all compliance and mandatory training is completed within required timescales To act in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements affecting the Company and ensuring that actions comply with both departmental procedures and this job description Ensure personal development records are kept up-to-date on relevant systems and annual/semi-annual appraisals are held and documented in a timely manner Skills/Experience Required 10+ years relevant experience in corporate trusts, escrow services, or corporate administration Understanding of the operational mechanisms of escrows, commercial trusts, and process agent appointments Good organizational skills with a proven capability to manage shifting priorities under deal-driven pressure Solid working knowledge of UK KYC/AML regulations, corporate governance, and client asset protection principles Articulate verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to engage confidently with internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders 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. About Apex Group We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in 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. We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. Positive change starts with you. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us