Specialist - Investment Compliance Support Services
Join Apex Group Ltd as a Specialist in Investment Compliance Support Services. Apex Group is one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle‑office solutions providers.
Summary of the position
The Specialist is a regulatory specialist in the Investment Compliance Support Services (ICSS) team, reporting to the Senior Manager and based in the Cape Town office. The role provides regulatory and compliance monitoring support for investment managers, creating and maintaining compliance rules on the NX Manager platform, and delivering monthly regulatory holdings and compliance reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare daily post‑trade compliance reports and monthly reporting for Regulation 28 and Regulation 30.
- Conduct monthly pre‑reporting checks to ensure accurate instrument and issuer classifications.
- Troubleshoot classification issues and clean static data to support monitoring and reporting integrity.
- Interpret and document legislative, regulatory and mandate compliance requirements for integration into NX Manager and the Compliance Reporting Warehouse.
- Test all changes, develop, code and implement compliance rules, and review rule integrity continually.
- Provide support to the Apex client base on compliance related queries, including interpretation, breaches and reporting.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and contribute to business development and the expansion of the ICSS function.
- Adhere to Apex core values, risk‑awareness, and compliance standards.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum B.Com or equivalent degree.At least 4–5 years of fund administration / management experience in a compliance‑related role.Certificate in Compliance Management (preferred).Strong numerical and analytical skills; excellent Excel.In‑depth knowledge of the full investment process and South African regulatory limits (Regulation 28, CISCA, Regulation 30).Experience with NX Manager (Decalog) or another compliance monitoring system (preferred).Strong communication, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work under pressure.Other Requirements
Commitment to meeting client deadlines; occasional longer hours.Reporting Structure
The Specialist reports to the Senior Manager of Investment Compliance Support Services, based in the Cape Town office.
Location
Marketborough (Cape Town Office); hybrid / remote arrangements may be discussed.
Compensation
Salary range ZAR 450 000 – ZAR 600 000, commensurate with experience.
Application
To apply, submit your application through our career portal. Apex operates a direct sourcing model; unsolicited CVs sent via agencies will not be accepted.
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