Client Services Manager, Fund Administration - Qatar

Role Overview

Client Services Manager, Fund Administration in the Client Services department at The Apex Group, located in Qatar. This is a full-time position reporting to the Head of Client Services.

Company Overview

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. The company operates across 112 offices worldwide with approximately 13,000 employees. The organization combines global reach with local service delivery and cross-jurisdictional expertise, with clients at the center of its operations.

Role Purpose

Support the expansion of Apex's fund administration and corporate services offerings in Qatar by managing client onboarding, coordinating between internal teams and external service providers, and driving pipeline opportunities from initial engagement through successful onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

Client Onboarding & Coordination

• Support the onboarding of fund, SPV and corporate structures, including coordination of documentation, KYC/AML requirements, and internal approvals.
• Act as a central point of coordination between clients, internal teams, and external service providers including legal, auditors, banks, and Sharia advisors.

Structuring & Service Development

• Assist in structuring discussions for open-ended and closed-ended funds, corporate vehicles and special purpose structures.
• Support the development and refinements of Apex's regional service offerings, including fund administration, corporate services, governance, and family office solutions.

Pipeline Management

• Track pipeline activity and support internal coordination to progress opportunities from initial discussion through onboarding.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 2-3 years of experience preferably in fund administration, corporate services, professional services, consulting or financial services, preferably in a client-facing or onboarding role.
• Understanding of fund and corporate structures, including open-ended funds, closed-ended funds (PE/VC), SPVs, and holding companies.
• Exposure to client onboarding, KYC/AML processes, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience supporting proposals, RFPs, or client pitches is strongly preferred.
• Interest in or exposure to Islamic finance and Sharia-compliant structures is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Excel Macros; experience is required.
• Proactive and willing to drive things forward.
• Ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines.
• Flexible in work approach due to nature of the role to meet client deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment.
• Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues.
• Participative management style that aims to motivate staff and develop their skills and capabilities.

Additional Information

• High level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory.
• The ability to define a function of the Apex Business in State of Qatar.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global product line.
• Opportunity to innovate, improve process and make a difference.
• The Apex Group is an equal opportunity employer and ensures that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, responsibilities for dependants, or physical or mental disability. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, qualifications and experience.