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Description

• Apex is seeking a Group Asset Accountant in a newly created role in order to ensure timely and accurate management of all asset related expenditure. This would include accounting for leases under IFRS16, fixed tangible and intangible capital expenditure and capitalized commission accounting.

Job specification 

Leases:

• Support development and rollout of the relevant accounting policies.
• provide ad hoc accounting advice to local finance teams lease transaction, including additions, disposals, modifications and sub-lease accounting.
• Support development and rollout of the IBR methodology across the Group.
• Provide guidance, training and support as necessary, working closely with the technical accounting and policy manager.

Capex:

• Provide IFRS accounting guidance to the business on differentiating between capital expenditures and operational expenditures including assessment against software capitalization criteria, working closely with global procurement and facilities teams.
• Contribute to the development of company policies and procedures
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of fixed asset registers and assets in progress.
• Produce relevant fixed asset disclosures for group statutory books on quarterly basis, considering efficiencies in recording and extraction of relevant data from underlying systems.
• Assist in conducting impairment testing across intangible fixed assets including subsidiary investments, goodwill and customer relationships, working closely with the technical accounting manager.
• Assist in system and process improvements in Workday, including reporting enhancements and automation.
• Preparing ad hoc reports and analysis.

Skills Required:

• Sound knowledge of Microsoft suite of Office produces
• 3+ years finance experience  Experience in IFRS16 accounting
• Experience with capex accounting including IAS38, IAS16, IAS36
• Analysis of financial information in order to identify key drivers
• Ability to work independently as well as wider finance group
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Workday experience desirable but not essential

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

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Role Summary  

• The Foreign Trade Operations team  is responsible for the accurate & timely confirmation of all international trades to the counterparty alignments and the instruction of settlement to the relevant custodians.

The Role & Key Responsibilities: 

• Accountability for the matching and settlement of transactions executed in all Global markets 
• Day-to-day settlement operation for a portfolio of clients in terms of SLA and managing clients’ expectations regarding deliverables. 
• Liaise with custodians and counterparties to ensure all trade settlement processes are completed in a timely manner. 
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external & internal clients regarding matters pertaining to Trade Operation activities. 
• Follow up market players for any exception item. 
• Ensure market changes are implemented effectively. 
• Perform ad-hoc project and assignment when required. 
• Assessing opportunities for improved efficiencies and reduced overhead in existing processes, including new technologies and tools. 

Skills Required: 

• B.Com or similar tertiary business study and at least 5 years’ experience in Asset Management portfolio administration. 
• Sound knowledge and experience of back-office administration processes. 
• Experience with trade matching engines, preferably OMGEO. 
• Familiar with custodian and broker business operations 
• A good understanding of portfolio management processes and trading lifecycles. 
• The candidate needs to possess very strong communication skills (written & verbal). 
• Confident & enthusiastic and have a structured approach to work. 
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment. 

What you will get in return: 

• A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory 
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline. 
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly. 
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile, and global marketing team. 
• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.  

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Key responsibilities

New clients

• Provide services to a complex book of Private Equity clients.
• Project management of new client, investor and investment onboarding.
• Act as central point of contact for the Private Equity Operations team for their allocated client base.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed and checklists completed in a timely manner.

Technical guidance and support

• Assisting in the Management of specialised services teams on all aspects of financial reporting, including working directly with Apex customers to ensure their structures are run efficiently in compliance with the relevant laws and contractual obligations.
• Working with the management team and directors to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs and SLA deliverables.
• Ensuring quality control prior to the further review and approval of Apex authorised persons including payments, calculations and transactions.
• Preparation and implementation of entity customer specific procedures in relation to the reporting requirements and support the implementation of new structures;
• Ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP or IFRS and other reporting principles.
• Provide technical guidance to client service teams where required.

Management of KPIs & Relationship Management

• Reinforce positively throughout the team the importance of meeting KPIs.
• Establish build and maintain strong working relationships with relevant internal functions;
• Cover for other managers within the team during periods of absence;
• Perform other duties to support the PE team as may be necessary from time to time;
• Ongoing feedback from all key stakeholders on ongoing tasks including CDD ops, Ops, compliance and client services;
• Keeping KPIs within the tolerance levels set by the business;
• Manage performance and development of direct reports and their teams;
• Obtain and enhance detailed client specific knowledge to assist in providing more holistic solutions and identify potential opportunities to deepen existing relationships;
• Review and provide comments on fund related documents e.g. LPA; Investment Agreements, etc.
• Identify and suggest solutions to operational issues;
• Liaise with lawyers, general partners, external auditors and tax advisors for fund related matters;
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the internal procedures and external strategic development in line with the scope of this role.

Skills / experience

• Professional qualification – CA(SA) / SAIPA / Equivalent
• Ideally 5+ years’ experience in a similar relevant capacity in the fund admin industry.
• An understanding of regulatory and financial reporting regime and IFRS.
• Ability to motivate and influence a team, high level of managerial skills
• eFront Knowledge will be beneficial

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Description 

• The Administrator Corporate Actions will be responsible for the complete, accurate and timeous identification and processing of all Corporate Action Events on the Apex fund administration platforms.

Job specification

• Create and maintain corporate event data as required on the Apex investment systems;
• On a daily basis, validate that all corporate action settlements are accurate and in line with payment made at Custody;
• Input on a regular basis into the update of process documentation to record any changes in procedures or additional responsibilities allocated to the individual;
• Achieve deliverables against agreed deadlines and managing of expectations with clients;
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external and internal clients;
• Stand in as a back-up for colleagues.

Skills Required:

• A related degree or diploma together with a minimum of 1 year’s administration experience;
• Strong numerical and analytical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to contribute to the overall team deliverables;
• Good communication skills.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

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Summary of the position

• The successful applicant’s primary responsibility will be to perform the accounting functions and the related reporting deliverables of a portfolio of PE(RE) clients in line with the relevant service level agreements.  The successful applicant will assist the Team Leader/Assistant Manager - Accounting with certain review functions and provide training and guidance to junior accountants. 

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate are as follows:   

INVESTOR SERVICES AND TRANSFER AGENCY

• Responsible for the timely delivery of all investor communication and reporting, in line with the agreed SLA’s and fund documentation
• Respond to and resolve investor queries
• Manage / facilitate investor transactions, such as capital calls and distributions
• Perform the accounting for investor related transactions

ACCOUNTING AND FUND OPERATION

• Obtain an in-depth understanding of the client’s fund documentation and requirements
• Assist with capturing fund payments on online banking platforms
• Perform the primary fund accounting functions for a portfolio of allocated funds.  This includes, but is not limited to: 
• Cash book processing & preparation of bank reconciliations
• Accounting for standard monthly/quarterly expense and income related journals in line with supporting documentation
• Calculation of performance fees, carried interest and equalization as required by fund documentation
• Collation and verification of information from 3rd parties
• Accounting for investment transactions, including but not limited to: 
• Review of investment documentation and providing accounting guidance (where applicable)
• Loading deal static data onto the system
• Calculation of investment IRR
• Review investment valuations
• Accounting for investment related transactions
• Timely calculation and delivery of the fund NAV
• Take responsibility for the preparation and timely delivery of the agreed reporting pack for a portfolio of clients, within agreed timeframes together with any supporting schedules

ANNUAL AUDIT

• Preparation of the annual financial statements, and any other required reports, in line with IFRS, Lux GAAP or other accounting standards as applicable
• Preparation of the annual audit file for the auditors
• Take responsibility for managing the audit process on behalf of a portfolio of allocated clients, including, but not limited to: 
• Setting up the audit timeline together with the auditors, other team members, the client and other stakeholders
• Facilitating any internal communication and collaboration between APEX departments / jurisdictions
• Resolving any audit queries

CLIENT MANAGEMENT

• Perform, regular client operational calls for an allocated portfolio of clients and provide client feedback to management and the rest of the team
• Liaise and build relationships with other relevant internal teams to ensure a seamless delivery of services to our clients

REVIEW AND TRAINING

• Assist the Team Leader/Assistant Manager - Accounting with the review of select, non-complex funds 
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to interns and junior accountants

REGULATORY

• Assistance with any other regulatory/internal reporting requirements

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS

• Any other ad hoc tasks as required

Skills and experience required

Qualifications & experience:  

• An accounting qualification (minimum B.Compt / Com Accounting or equivalent)
• Preference will be given to candidates working towards a professional qualification such as CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA or CIMA.
• 2 years relevant  accounting experience in a similar industry or business type, preference will be given to staff with private equity or real estate experience

Skills requirement:  

Accounting knowledge: 

• Up-to date working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in preparation of accounts in accordance with those standards,
• Experience and knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP and experience in preparation of accounts under those standards will be beneficial
• An understanding of funds and fund structures will be an advantage;
• Experience in all aspects of multi-currency accounting; and
• Excellent computer skills, and in particular a good knowledge of:
• Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook email;
• Experience with Investran will be advantageous.
• Highly organised, efficient and professional with excellent administrative and organisational skills;
• Have a confident , professional and an enthusiastic approach when dealing with clients and intermediaries of the business;
• Inquisitive mind set and innovative;
• Be able to communicate clearly with staff and senior management; and
• Work collaboratively and effectively within the PE(RE) team as well as other departments within APEX. 
• efront knowledge will be beneficial

Personal characteristics:

• A real ‘can do’ attitude and thrives in an environment of opportunity, confidence and hunger for growth;
• Sets and achieves very high levels of performance and continually strives for personal improvement in all that they do;
• Has the ability to challenge decisions and frameworks, but also the ability to accept and implement decisions as instructed from a higher authority and to work within established frameworks to achieve desired results; and
• Will take accountability for their actions.

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Summary of the position 

• The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting requirements of our Private Equity (SA) clients in line with service level agreements. This includes managing a small team of accountants, client service management, and providing support to the onboarding team.

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate are as follows:

ACCOUNTING

• Act as the accounting specialist within the Private Equity (SA) business.
• Supervise and control the timely and accurate delivery of net asset valuations, consolidated partner capital accounts, quarterly statements, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Manage the preparation of performance fee, internal Rate of Return (IRR), and equalization calculations as required by Fund documents.

STAFF AND TRAINING

• Play a pivotal role in the development and training of direct reports.
• Set KPIs for direct reports and manage performance both formally and informally.
• Train, manage, and supervise team members.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accounting services as per fund documentation and service level agreements.
• Review team deliverables and ensure timely staffing to meet client requirements.

CLIENT MANAGEMENT

• Conduct quarterly client service review calls for an allocated portfolio and provide client feedback to management and the team.
• Manage client responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines and best practices.

CLIENT ONBOARDING

• Provide feedback to the onboarding team and Private Equity (SA) management regarding operational requirements versus system capabilities and identify gaps.
• Contribute to SLA timeframes and requirements.

PROCESSES AND SYSTEM UPDATES

• Assist with the ongoing development of the Private Equity IT platform and maintenance of reporting templates.
• Ensure compliance with Closed Ended (SA) processes and identify potential efficiencies.

REGULATORY

• Assist with regulatory and reporting requirements as they arise.

OTHER TASKS

• Act as authorized signatory on client bank accounts, and reviewer of payment. Build relationships with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery to clients.
• Perform any additional tasks to support the ongoing management and development of the division. efront knowledge will be beneficial

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• The successful applicant’s primary responsibility will be to perform the accounting functions and the related reporting deliverables of a portfolio of Closed Ended clients in line with the relevant service level agreements. Additionally, the successful applicant will assist with the support function and audit liaison of the Annual Financial Statements preparation, in line with accounting standards as applicable.

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate are as follows: 

INVESTOR SERVICES AND TRANSFER AGENCY

• Responsible for the timeous preparation of deliverables to ensure the administrator team has sufficient time to delivery all investor communication and reporting, in line with the agreed SLA’s and fund documentation
• Respond to and resolve investor queries, with the assistance of the team leader where needed
• Manage / facilitate investor transactions, such as capital calls and distributions Perform the accounting for investor related transactions

ACCOUNTING AND FUND OPERATION 

• Obtain an in-depth understanding of the client’s fund documentation and requirements
• Assist with capturing fund payments on online banking platforms
• Perform the primary fund accounting functions for a portfolio of allocated funds. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Cash book processing & preparation of bank reconciliations
• Accounting for standard monthly/quarterly expense and income related journals in line with supporting documentation
• Calculation of performance fees, carried interest and equalization as required by fund documentation
• Collation and verification of information from 3rd parties
• Accounting for investment transactions, including but not limited to:
• Review of investment documentation and providing accounting guidance (where applicable)
• Loading deal static data onto the system
• Calculation of investment IRR
• Review investment valuations
• Accounting for investment related transactions
• Timely calculation and delivery of the fund NAV
• Take responsibility for the preparation and timely delivery of the agreed reporting pack for a portfolio of clients, within agreed timeframes together with any supporting schedules

ANNUAL AUDIT (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)

• Share the support for the compilation of the annual financial statements, and any other required reports, in line accounting standards as applicable
• Preparation of the annual audit file for the auditors
• Take responsibility for managing the audit process on behalf of a portfolio of allocated clients, including, but not limited to:
• Setting up the audit timeline together with the auditors, other team members, the client and other stakeholders
• Facilitating any internal communication and collaboration between Maitland departments / jurisdictions
• Resolving any audit queries

CLIENT MANAGEMENT 

• Perform, regular client operational calls for an allocated portfolio of clients and provide client feedback to management and the rest of the team
• Liaise and build relationships with other relevant internal teams to ensure a seamless delivery of services to our clients

REGULATORY 

• Assist with regulatory and reporting requirements as they arise.

OTHER TASKS 

• Any other ad hoc tasks as required
• Accurate time recording
• Completion of all trainings
• Collaborate on the timeous submission of billing
• Following of the Incident Report process

Skills set Skills requirement: 

• Accounting knowledge:
• Up-to date working knowledge of accounting standards and experience in preparation of NAVs and Financial Statements in accordance with specific standards,
• An understanding of funds and fund structures will be an advantage.
• Understanding and experience in all aspects of multi-currency accounting; and Excellent computer skills, and in particular a good knowledge of:
• The latest Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook email.
• Experience with Investran, Efront, and Paxus will be advantageous.
• Highly organised, efficient, and professional with excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Have a confident, professional and an enthusiastic approach when dealing with clients and intermediaries of the business;
• Inquisitive mind set and innovative.
• Be able to communicate clearly with staff and senior management; and
• Work collaboratively and effectively within the Closed Ended team as well as other departments within APEX. efront knowledge will be beneficial

Personal characteristics: 

• A real ‘can do’ attitude and thrives in an environment of opportunity, confidence, and hunger for growth.
• Sets and achieves very high levels of performance and continually strives for personal improvement in all that they do.
• Has the ability to challenge decisions and frameworks, but also the ability to accept and implement decisions as instructed from a higher authority and to work within established frameworks to achieve desired results; and
• Will take accountability for their actions.

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Summary of the position

• The successful applicant is responsible for the accurate preparation, processing, and reconciliation of client payment instructions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements. This role ensures that all payments are actioned on time, comply with relevant regulatory and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and are properly authorised in line with designated signatory lists.

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate are as follows:

PAYMENT PREPARATION & PROCESSING 

• Accurately prepare and capture payment instructions in accordance with internal procedures and client mandates.
• Ensure timely execution of all payments.
• Verify supporting documentation and authorizations prior to processing.
• Ensure complete and accurate filing of all payment instructions, supporting documentation, and confirmations.
• Maintain daily payment logs and reconcile against bank confirmations.

COMPLIANCE & CONTROLS 

• Perform required checks in line with AML, KYC, and fraud prevention controls before initiating payments.
• Ensure all payments are authorized in accordance with designated persons lists and escalation protocols.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and evidence of payment processing.

VERIFICATION & CALLBACKS

• Conduct call-backs for payments, where required, to verify authenticity and ensure instructions are from approved signatories.
• Document the outcome of call-backs and ensure all validation steps are logged appropriately.

ISSUE RESOLUTION

• Investigate and resolve payment-related issues in coordination with banks, clients, or internal departments.
• Escalate delays, irregularities, or concerns to the Payments Team Leader or Compliance team promptly.

COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION 

• Liaise with internal stakeholders (fund accounting, authorizers, etc.) to ensure smooth payment operations.
• Respond to payment queries from clients or other internal stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & SUPPORT 

• Identify opportunities to improve payment efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Support the onboarding of new clients by assisting in the setup of bank accounts, payment processes and documentation flows.
• Participate in training sessions and team meetings to stay updated on systems and processes.

OTHER TASKS 

• Any ad-hoc tasks required. The skills required of the successful candidate are as follows:

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Description

• Apex Group is looking for a highly creative and strategic Senior Designer to join our fast-paced in-house global design team supporting Apex Invest. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven fintech environment and can confidently deliver exceptional creative across campaigns, events, and brand communications.
• You will play a key role in conceptualising and executing integrated marketing campaigns, with a strong focus on event collateral and brand consistency across global markets.

Job specification 

• Conceptualise and execute creative campaigns aligned to business and marketing objectives
• Design and roll out high-quality event collateral across print and digital channels
• Adapt and evolve creative concepts across multiple formats, audiences, and regions
• Work closely with marketing stakeholders and internal teams in a fast-paced global environment
• Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Contribute strategic creative thinking and innovative design solutions

Skills Required:

• 8+ years’ experience in a senior design role, preferably within fintech, corporate, or agency environments
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Strong working knowledge of Canva
• Experience with Figma is a plus
• Strong conceptual and campaign-thinking ability
• Excellent layout, typography, and visual storytelling skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience producing event and marketing collateral at scale
• A proactive self-starter with a strong creative eye
• Someone adaptable, solutions-driven, and highly organised
• A designer who can think strategically while executing flawlessly
• Comfortable working in a dynamic global business with fast turnaround times

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities
   

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Description

• You will be the Financial Controller based in our shared service center responsible for leading the controllership function and ensuring the integrity of the financial information across our local operations within Jersey. You will report to the Jersey Head of Finance and work closely with the broader finance team.
• The primary purpose of this role is to ensure high-quality and timely financial information, a robust control environment, and scalable processes that enable leverage of investments in our technology platforms and our Shared Service capabilities.

Job specification: 

Financial Reporting & Close:

• Local month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of Jersey entities to the parent entity
• Preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reports for the Board, private equity sponsor, and lenders
• Monthly balance sheet reviews, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Coordination of external audit processes

Policies, Controls & Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies in line with IFRS and Group policies
• Design and monitor internal controls over financial reporting; remediate control gaps and drive a culture of control discipline
• Compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements in partnership with Tax and Legal
• Lead technical accounting assessments for complex transactions
• Post merger integration of accounting systems, policies and procedures
• Finance transformation initiatives, including ERP, process automation, and standardization of local procedures with the wider group and shared services center

Business Partnering & Strategic Support:

• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Business Finance Leads to ensure alignment of reported results with forecasts and plans
• Partnership and building strong relationships with our Business Finance Leads is critical to success in this role

Leadership & Culture:

• Being a valued Partner to the Business
• Enhance our Culture of High Performing Teams and Accountability
• Lead by example by embodying the ‘Get It Done’ mindset and be willing to ‘Do the Do’ yourself.
• Mentor and coach direct reports

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Qualified Chartered Accountant
• 7+ years post qualification experience in a Controllership or comparable role
• Strong systems and technical skills, and ability to adapt to new and changing technology
• Private Equity backed portfolio company experience strongly preferred
• Experience in having owned and led month-end consolidation process, and reporting to a third party or parent entity
• Experience in working closely with distributed international finance teams and shared service centers
• Desire to operate in fast paced and change oriented environments
• Strong business partnering skills
• Experience leading external audits, preferably with a big four auditor
• Technical expertise in IFRS and internal controls over financial reporting

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

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The Role

• Apex is seeking a Head of Application Security to lead and mature its global Application Security capability.  This is a senior leadership position responsible for defining strategy, setting standards, and driving execution across key domains: Application Security, DevSecOps, AI Security, and Cloud-Native Application Security[WJ1.1] Engineering.
• As the Apex’s senior authority for secure software and platform delivery, you will ensure that security is embedded by design throughout the technology lifecycle—enabling engineering teams to innovate rapidly and safely while maintaining compliance with regulatory and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities[WJ2.1]

• Define and own the global Application Security strategy aligned to Apex’s cyber risk posture and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure developers meet KPI’s and business deliverables.
• Ensure developers keep up with emerging threats and technologies.
• Lead and develop multiple security engineering teams across Application Security, DevSecOps, AI & Data Security[WJ3.1], and Cloud & Infrastructure[WJ4.1] Developer Platform Security.
• Serve as the senior security authority for application, platform, and DevSecOps-related design and engineering decisions.
• Ensure security controls are documented and [WJ5.1]embedded throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Oversee application threat modelling, secure design reviews, and architecture risk assessments.
• Drive adoption of secure coding standards, automated security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA), and secrets management.
• Provide oversight on cloud-native and infrastructure security patterns in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Define security guardrails for AI-enabled applications, data pipelines, and emerging technologies.
• Partner with Architecture, Engineering, Cloud, and Platform teams to deliver secure-by-default solutions.
• Translate security policies and standards into practical, consumable engineering guidance.
• Communicate application and platform risk to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Support audit, regulatory, penetration testing and[WJ6.1] assurance activities related to application and platform security.
• Execute delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Group CISO and other empowered Group Cyber leadership authorities, ensuring timely and effective completion in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Support the Group Cyber Strategy end-to-end, driving alignment of all activities, decisions, and deliverables with strategic objectives and business outcomes.

Areas of Specialization

• Application Security: Secure software architecture, threat modeling, secure design reviews, vulnerability management, and secure coding practices.
• DevSecOps: CI/CD pipeline security, automation of security controls, integration of security tooling, and developer enablement.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Secure cloud-native architectures, infrastructure-as-code security, and platform hardening across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• AI Security: Security and governance controls for AI-enabled applications, data pipelines, and emerging technologies.

Required Experience & Skills
Experience: 

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, software engineering, or platform engineering roles.
• 8+ years in senior management positions within security engineering, architecture, or similar leadership roles, with proven accountability for strategy, team leadership and delivery of enterprise-scale security programs. 

Technical Expertise: [WJ7.1]

• Strong hands-on understanding of application security architecture, threat modeling, and DevSecOps practices.
• Proven experience in securing microservices architecture and API ecosystems. 
• Knowledge of Gitlab, GitHub and API security and integrations.
• Experience securing applications and platforms in cloud environments (Azure, AWS and OCI).
• Deep knowledge of security principles, secure design patterns, and defense-in-depth strategies.

Knowledge of Standards: [WJ8.1]

• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP, SOC1 and SOC2.
• Familiarity with Agile, iterative and incremental development models.

Leadership Skills: 

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing security engineering teams across distributed or multi-location environments.
• Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders and driving security initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Communication Skills: 

• Ability to articulate technical risks and security recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership and governance forums.

Qualifications

• Relevant certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, AWS/Azure Security, or similar.
• Exposure to architecture frameworks (SABSA, TOGAF).
• Experience in financial services or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with AI security, data protection, and modern platform engineering models.

What will you get in return:

• Opportunity to shape and lead a critical global security capability.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale, cloud-native, and modern engineering environments.
• Collaboration with senior security, architecture, and technology leaders across the organisation.
• A strong focus on team development, ownership, and career growth.

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The Role

• Apex is seeking a Head of Enterprise Security Architecture & Projects to lead its enterprise security architecture function and security project delivery capability.  This is a senior leadership role accountable for setting architectural direction, governing secure design, and ensuring the successful delivery of security-led initiatives across the organization.
• You will provide strategic leadership to all Security Architects and a dedicated security project team, acting as the central authority for security architecture decisions while ensuring security initiatives are delivered effectively, consistently, and in alignment with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise security architecture strategy aligned to Apex’s technology roadmap, risk appetite, and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure Security architects and project managers meet KPI’s and business deliverables.
• Develop roadmaps to enable the expansion of team capabilities to keep up with emerging standards and technologies.
• Lead and manage all Security Architects across application, cloud, infrastructure, data, and emerging technology domains.
• Provide architectural governance and act as the final security design authority for major programs, platforms, and initiatives.
• Translate security strategy, principles, and standards into practical reference architectures, patterns, and roadmaps.
• Oversee the delivery of security-related projects and programs, ensuring alignment between architecture intent and execution.
• Establish and maintain security architecture governance processes, including design reviews and risk-based decision-making.
• Partner closely with Technology, Engineering, Cloud, Data, and Business teams to embed security by design.
• Ensure consistency of security controls and architectural standards across the enterprise.
• Identify architectural risks and technical debt, proposing pragmatic remediation strategies.
• Communicate security architecture decisions, trade-offs, and risks clearly to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Support audit, regulatory, and assurance activities related to security architecture and program delivery.
• Execute delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Group CISO and other empowered Group Cyber leadership authorities, ensuring timely and effective completion in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Support the Group Cyber Strategy end-to-end, driving alignment of all activities, decisions, and deliverables with strategic objectives and business outcomes.

Areas of Specialization

• Enterprise Security Architecture: Definition of security principles, develop and oversee the development of reference architectures, and own governance of security architecture deployment across the organization
• Application, Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture: Secure design of applications, platforms, networks, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
• Data, AI & Emerging Technologies: Security architecture for data platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and new technology adoption.
• Security Programs & Projects: End-to-end ownership of security initiatives, from business requirements gathering through delivery and implementation governance
• Architecture Governance & Advisory: Risk-based architectural decision-making, design assurance, and strategic advisory services.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technology discipline.
• Recognised security architecture qualifications such as SABSA or TOGAF, with demonstrated security architecture application.
• Professional security certifications such as CISSP or CCSP are strongly preferred.
• Cloud architecture or security certifications (e.g. Azure, AWS or OCI) are desirable.
• Programme or project delivery qualifications are beneficial.

Required Experience & Skills

Experience: 

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or senior technology roles within complex environments.
• 8+ years in senior management positions within security architecture, technical leadership, or cyber & security program delivery roles.

Technical Expertise: 

• Proven experience designing and governing enterprise-wide security architectures across multiple domains.
• Strong understanding of security architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, Zero Trust).
• Experience leading and coordinating teams of security architects across different specialist areas.
• Demonstrated ability to drive security programs and projects from strategy through to delivery.
• Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid architectures (Azure, AWS, OCI) and modern enterprise platforms.

Knowledge of Standards:

• Deep understanding of relevant security standards and frameworks, including but not limited to
• SOC1 & SOC2
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• ISO/IEC 27001 and related standards
• CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)
• OWASP principles and secure coding guidelines
• Zero Trust principles for modern enterprise security
• Ability to interpret, apply, and enforce these standards within enterprise architecture and security program delivery.
• Proven experience integrating compliance requirements into practical security design and governance processes.