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Summary

• To partner with the relevant Hiring manager and HR team globally to recruit high-caliber talent.

The Role & Key Responsibilities: 

• You’ll set the strategy for hires, owning the process, and advising managers on the best course of action to successfully recruit for their teams.
• Delivering a five-star, world-leading candidate and hiring manager experience. We measure our success through key ratios in the team, and providing a first-class experience is crucial.
• Regular meetups with hiring managers are key to establishing positive relationships and enabling you to manage and prioritise your time well.
• Develop and lead on the sourcing and implementation of improved recruitment strategies.
• Keep abreast of market data and trends, including competitor remuneration.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including but not limited to:
• Work with HRBPs and hiring managers to prepare and review job descriptions in line with the Company’s templates.
• Publish job adverts in line with Apex Group guidelines as well as employment law.
• Schedule interviews and conduct screening of candidates.
• Guide and coach hiring managers through the Apex Group hiring process and Group templates.
• Work with the HRBPs to draft and obtain approvals for conditional offers to candidates.
• Review and update Group recruitment policies and practices.
• Manage internal talent pools in line with Group standards and policies.
• Provide accurate data and reporting analytics on Group recruitment trends.
• Prepare weekly progress reports to communicate the status of all vacancies.
• Collaborate with marketing to build and improve the Employer brand.
• Offer training to managers where required for interview techniques, ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Close collaboration with the other HR teams to ensure all stakeholders remain informed and participate where required
• Clear communication to keep all stakeholders informed regarding the talent acquisition process during the various steps
• Ad hoc assistance with projects within the Talent team and HR Administration.

Skills Required: (Manager to add details)

• Networking skills – building relations with hiring managers and HR Business Partners
• Logical thinking and judgement – applying judgement to resolve recruitment situations
• Critical thinking – asking questions, taking ownership of the talent acquisition process
• Meticulously detail-oriented and organized – ensuring follow-up communication with key stakeholders and that all is prepped and ready for scheduled interviews
• Excellent competency-based interviewing skills – a talent to identify well-suited candidates that meet the needs of the business
• A ‘can-do’ attitude with resourcefulness to deliver – finding a way
• Knack to multitask in a fast-paced environment - juggling multiple roles, managing expectations, and meeting deadlines.

Education and Experience: (Manager to add details)

• Diploma in HR (an advantage)
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in recruitment
• Financial market experience (an advantage)
• Experience managing an e-recruitment platform (an advantage)
• MS Office (Word) skills (essential

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• This role is ideal for someone who has managed teams themselves, ideally in operations, financial services, or the technology sector, and understands the realities of leading people in fast-paced, high-expectation environments.
• You’ll deliver our core suite of manager programmes for new and developing managers, as well as short, habit-building learning sessions for experienced people leaders. You’ll bring curiosity, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping managers grow in practical, meaningful ways.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Delivery & Facilitation

• Deliver our in-house management and leadership courses to new and emerging managers.
• Facilitate bite-sized learning sessions that build strong, sustainable leadership habits among experienced people managers.
• Create an engaging, inclusive learning environment that encourages reflection, discussion, and practical application.
• Confidently present to groups of varying sizes, both in person and virtually.

Learning Design & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with the Global Head of Talent Development and Culture to design, refresh, and enhance management development content in line with industry trends and business needs.
• Apply adult learning principles and learning pedagogy to ensure programmes are impactful and accessible.
• Create practical on-demand skill builder guides and e-learning experiences.
• Use feedback, data, and observation to refine content and improve learner experience.
• Manage cohorts of learners through their learner journey and assess competency and skill proficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR, business leaders, and functional teams to understand capability needs.
• Translate business priorities into practical learning solutions that strengthen leadership capability.
• Build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on management development.
• Develop a KPI and ROI dashboard to communicate the impact of programs back to Function leaders.

Project Management & Delivery Excellence

• Proven experience as a team manager, with real-world understanding of people leadership.
• Background in operations, financial services or technology, or similarly complex environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident data and technology literacy.
• Confident, engaging presenter with strong facilitation skills.
• Curious, reflective, and able to ask powerful questions that unlock insight.
• Understanding of learning pedagogy and adult learning principles.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Practical problem solver who stays calm, organized, and solutions focused.

Desirable

• Practical problem solver who stays calm, organized and solutions focused.
• Experience delivering leadership or management development programmes.
• Coaching skills or relevant certification.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools and platforms.

What you’ll bring

• A passion for developing leaders who create healthy, high-performing teams.
• The ability to connect with people at all levels and build trust quickly.
• A blend of operational credibility and learning expertise.
• Energy, empathy and a commitment to helping others grow
   

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Description

• This is an exciting opportunity for someone to expand their knowledge and skills within CDD. You will be responsible for supporting the team and the wider business with CDD requirements for the onboarding of new clients and investors.

Job specification 

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior manager to draft CDD processes and guidance's to assist the CDD team and business teams with CDD related matters.
• Assist with the management of the CDD team in the Johannesburg and Jersey offices by ensuring that they comply with all internal policies and processes.
• Allocate work to the CDD team members and ensure that the work is distributed evenly.
• Ensure that the work is allocated appropriately so that deadlines can be met.  Any delays must be communicated to the business teams.
• Collaborate with the business teams to ensure that onboarding and CDD is completed correctly and within the deadlines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the CDD/AML procedures and ensure that high risk matters receive appropriate level of attention escalation and sign off.
• Participate in meetings with the business teams regarding CDD related matters in the absence of the Senior manager
• Guide and coach junior team members.
• Identify areas where processes can be improved and suggest these to senior management before implementing.
• Effectively communicate changes to CDD processes to the business teams by sending regular CDD guidance emails to the business teams.
• Assist the Senior Manager with updating the CDD manual annually or when there are legislative changes that may affect the CDD processes.
• Ensure that all day-to-day matters required to be completed are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner, including monitoring tasks and monitoring the email inbox for the Team and allocating the work accordingly.
• Present training to the business teams.
• Communicating with internal teams to ensure CDD collection is undertaken promptly.
• following up as necessary to manage outstanding CDD.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with the business teams.
• QC and verify all Console records (Jersey only)
• Manage the wet-ink process (Jersey only)

Other Responsibilities

• Submit monthly KPI trackers by 7th of each month to the management team in SA (SA only).
• Keep abreast of the changes in legislation/regulations and ensure that when internal policies and processes are updated that the changes are implemented immediately.
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for your own development.
• Assist with other duties to support the Senior Members of the Apex Compliance Function from time to time.
• Be willing to undertake or assist in any project work that is identified and be willing to get involved with Apex Group initiatives in relation to regulatory issues, liaising with Senior Members of the team as and when required.
• Be able to assist other team members where required.

Skills Required:

• It is preferable that you have an understanding of Jersey’s financial regulations and AML/CFT Framework and have at least 3-5 years’ experience with performing Compliance / AML/CFT roles within a regulated financial services business though training will be undertaken for those individuals who do not have experience and have not worked in Compliance / AML/CFT roles.
• Will either hold or be willing to work towards a relevant compliance qualification (as determined by Apex).

Skills

Followings skills would be desirable for this role:

• knowledge of the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998, any orders issued under the Law.
• knowledge of the Code of Practice for Trust Company Business.
• knowledge of the Code of Practice for Fund Services Business.
• knowledge of the Jersey Anti-Money Laundering legislation and any orders issued under those laws.
• knowledge of the Handbook for the Prevention and Detection of Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism.
• awareness of personal obligations and those of the relevant persons under the laws mentioned above as well as the Terrorism Law, the Directions Law, Terrorist Sanctions Measures.
• excellent communication skills.
• be well organized.
• have the flexibility and adaptability to undertake a variety of tasks at short notice if required.
• self-motivated and capable of prioritizing workloads as required.
• be proactive in your approach; and.
• have a good working knowledge of Microsoft products, in particular Outlook, Word and Excel as well as having the capability to quickly assimilate working with Apex’s key databases some of which are bespoke.
   

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Description

• Apex is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the growing Finance Team as Technical Accounting & Policy Manager and to report to the Global Head of Reporting. The successful candidate will play an important role in building out the IFRS accounting policy framework across the group. There is an expectation to work proactively, independently when required, and as part of team. 

Job specification 

• Responsible for Apex Group accounting policy implementation
• Research, analysis, and documentation of complex accounting issues, often involving areas like revenue recognition and business combinations
• Assist in group consolidations with particular focus on complex structure acquisition accounting
• Assist in production of certain notes for annual group financial accounts
• Manage PPA process with external advisors for complex acquisitions
• Summarise and document M&A transactions, working closely with relevant teams across Finance and Treasury
• IFRS16 accounting advice and reporting across lease contracts including calculation of IBRs and lease modifications
• Capex accounting advice, particularly on differentiating between capital and operational expenditures
• Impairment testing across all assets
• Manage statutory accounts audit and sign off process for group entities
• Monitor IASB discussions on new accounting standards & identify knock on impacts of accounting changes to Apex
• Liaison with internal and external audit, tax teams and other professional advisors
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as required

Skills Required:

• A professional designation such as CA or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience preferably in the finance industry
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Experience in financial reporting
• Strong self-starter, showing initiative and able to work independently and as part of an integrated team
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality
• Clear organization skills and ability to articulate complex issues concisely with a logical and tenacious approach and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

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Role Purpose

• The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner, balancing the operational needs of business leaders.  This occurs through translating the global People & Culture strategy into impactful local execution. The role provides end-to-end HR support with a strong focus on workforce planning, employment equity, transformation, employee wellness, change management, and regulatory compliance across the Africa region.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership & Strategy Implementation

• Align local people practices with the global people strategy.
• Provide insight into organizational design, capability building, and workforce sustainability.
• Operate effectively within a global, matrixed, commercial environment.
• Translate workforce plans into actionable requirements for Talent Acquisition.
• Support strategic resource allocation and people cost forecasting.

Operational HR Support 

• Ensure effective delivery of employee lifecycle activities, including:
• Workforce planning
• Talent management
• Performance management
• Partner with finance teams on budgeting, payroll input, and benefits oversight.

Lead cyclical activities 

• Lead annual and cyclical workforce planning processes with business leaders, such as performance, promotions, and salary adjustments.
• Analyze headcount trends, skills gaps, succession risks, and future workforce capability needs.
• Manage employee well-being calendar and ensure initiatives are implemented.
• Employment Equity & B-BBEE Oversight (South Africa)
• Drive implementation of the organization’s Employment Equity Plan in line with the Employment Equity Act.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the Department of Employment and Labour.
• Facilitate Employment Equity Committee processes and consultations.
• Oversee B-BBEE activities related to employment practices in accordance with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act.
• Monitor transformation metrics and recommend corrective interventions where required.
• Promote Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Belonging (EDIB) in both policy and practice.

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Advise managers on disciplinary matters, grievances, incapacity processes, and poor performance management.
• Ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act and other applicable employment legislation.
• Identify and mitigate employment-related risks.
• Promote consistent and fair application of People policies.
• Guide managers in fostering a positive and legally compliant work environment.

Coaching, Development & Manager Enablement

• Coach managers on employment practices and people leadership.
• Drive initiatives to improve manager self-sufficiency in people management.
• Identify learning and development needs and partner with L&D to address capability gaps.
• Mentor and support leaders in navigating complex people issues.

Change Management & Transformation

• Lead and support local HR aspects of organizational change initiatives.
• Provide structured change management support to leaders and employees.
• Drive transformation activities aligned to strategic and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate employee engagement during transitions to minimize disruption and resistance.

Data Analysis & Insight-Driven Decision Making

• Analyze HR data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations that drive organizational performance.

Reward and Benefits 

• Oversee monthly remuneration benchmarking and lead the annual remuneration review process, including data submission and market analysis through Remchannel.
• Ensure that our employee benefits are competitive and aligned with best practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a global, matrixed, commercial environment.
• Strong ability to translate strategic context into operational execution.
• Extensive experience in leading people-focused change initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with discretion and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification (advantageous).
• Professional registration with the South African Board for People Practices is preferred.
• 5–8+ years HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years in a Senior HR Business Partner role.