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You can find out more about this in ourManager - Security Valuations page is loaded## Manager - Security Valuationsremote type: Onsitelocations: Cape Town, Apex Housetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR- 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**Summary of the position**The Manager – Security Valuations is responsible for ensuring that all security classes are accurately valued, thereby enabling the accurate valuation of client portfolios. Specifically, Apex is looking for a valuations expert to lead and manage the Security Valuations team.Apex is seeking an individual with proven industry experience in either asset management or fund administration, with specific security valuations experience being an absolute must.**Outline of main duties and responsibilities**The main responsibilities of the role will be:* Monitoring of service delivery by the teams in terms of SLA and managing clients’ expectations regarding deliverables, including projects and new client/fund onboarding* Monitoring and resolving issues that have been identified* Management of the team responsible for service delivery of the various functions* Providing mentorship and motivation to staff and ensuring that appropriate knowledge sharing and skills training are provided* Aligning the teams’ strategies and KPIs to that of the broader Apex strategy* Risk Management: + Managing risk in the teams’ activities by reviewing processes and ensuring that adequate controls are in place at all times + Reviewing incidents and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvements through the Apex risk management framework* Relationship Management: + Building and maintaining strong working relationships with external and internal clients + Ensuring that an SLA is in place and adhered to with external and internal clients + Working closely with the Client Management teams to ensure clients receive the optimal service levels* Product Management: + Assessing opportunities for efficiencies and reduced overhead in existing processes, including new technologies and vendors + Ensuring an adequate knowledge and understanding of global trends in security valuations + Collaboration with technology and development teams to implement process optimization initiatives + Assume business ownership of Xceptor**Skills and experience required**The successful candidate will:* B.Com or similar tertiary business study and at least 5 years’ experience in Asset Management and/or Administration* Minimum of 2 years in a managerial role* Strong industry knowledge and experience, specifically within Security Valuations* Strong communication skills (written & verbal)* Ability to manage leaders and projects in an agile environment* Ability to function well in a pressurised environment* Knowledge and experience of InvestOne and Xceptor an advantage, but not essentialDisclaimer: 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr