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
Compliance Officer
Location : Wellington or Auckland, New Zealand
Description
As a Compliance Officer, you will provide compliance support to the Compliance Manager and the wider Compliance team. You will act as a trusted adviser, business partner, and collaborative team member, helping Apex meet its compliance obligations across New Zealand.
You will contribute to a broad range of compliance activities, including business-as-usual compliance support, monitoring and assurance activities, regulatory reporting, and the ongoing enhancement of Apex’s compliance framework. Working closely with key stakeholders across Operations, Risk, and other business areas, you will help ensure the timely delivery of compliance obligations.
What you will be doing
Perform compliance monitoring and assurance activities in accordance with the Compliance Assurance Programme.
Support day-to-day compliance reporting requirements, including weekly and monthly reporting, periodic compliance risk assessments, and compliance analysis and reporting.
Lead the coordination of local and global policy reviews, including the end-to-end management of the policy approval, implementation, and adoption lifecycle.
Lead outsourced provider oversight activities, including the coordination of provider onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing review processes.
Prepare and submit statutory returns and filings.
Provide compliance advice and guidance to business stakeholders on regulatory obligations and compliance-related matters.
Maintain a current understanding of applicable regulatory requirements and industry developments relevant to Apex and provide advice to management and stakeholders as required.
Contribute to compliance reporting for governance committees, senior management, and Boards.
Support the ongoing enhancement of compliance processes, controls, policies, and frameworks to strengthen the overall compliance culture.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of compliance activities.
Provide support to the AML Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer, as required.
Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Compliance Manager.
Skills Required:
A minimum of 3 years' compliance experience within the financial services industry, although consideration may also be given to a high-performing graduate.
Strong understanding of AML/CFT obligations, customer due diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting requirements.
Sound knowledge of key regulatory frameworks and requirements, including the Financial Markets Conduct Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT Act), Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), and Common Reporting Standard (CRS).
Professional compliance qualification (e.g. ACAMS or equivalent) is desirable.
A pragmatic and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide practical solutions and recommendations.
Strong attention to detail and…