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

Senior Transaction Manager – Corporate Solutions Ireland

Role Location: Ireland

Department: Corporate Solutions

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Apex IFS is looking for a highly motivated individual to join its Transaction Management team. The role acts as one of the first points of contacts for clients and advisors in relation to a new transaction closing. The Transaction Manager role is crucial to building and developing strong client and intermediary relationships which ultimately leads to revenue for the business. The successful candidate will perform technical and legal reviews of transaction documents on behalf of Apex and the client entity. These reviews ensure all services and obligations are identified and should be performed in a timely manner ensuring an efficient transaction closing. The individual will also act as a client Director on certain client entities to maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities:

Reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation for a wide range of structured finance and aviation finance transactions including repackaging, ABS, MBS, securitisations, aircraft leasing, CLOs, profit participating note transactions, loan origination platforms, direct lending, and bespoke financing transactions, primarily from the perspective of the client entity and the business
Ensuring that the impact of regulations affecting the client entities and the business are considered in full and that Apex Group and the clients are positioned to fulfil their obligations.
Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, particularly in respect of the transaction set-up and onboarding, including escalations to the internal stakeholders such as internal risk, compliance and legal where necessary.
Co-ordinating transaction closing including providing directors with a full overview of the transaction, arranging board meetings and execution of documents, and liaising with legal counsel, transaction arrangers, agents and other Apex departments to ensure a smooth closing.
Ensuring efficient handover of a transaction to the client services and operations teams post-closing and providing ongoing assistance throughout the life of the transaction to ensure obligations are met in accordance with transaction documents.
Reviewing transaction documentation in respect of amendments, tap issuances, restructurings, defaults, and terminations.
Acting as a director of client entities for varying structured finance and aircraft leasing transactions.
Liaising with legal counsel, clients, and agents in varying jurisdictions.
Participation in regular business development conference calls and initiatives with a view to maximising the new business pipeline. Seeking growth and cross-selling opportunities.
Working closely with senior management to promote and grow the business.
Sharing information and providing training, guidance, advice and assistance to other teams as required.
Ad-hoc project work, as required, including the assessment of new legislation relevant to client SPVs.
Understanding and speaking knowledgably about Apex Group services and its values.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

5+ years industry experience within capital markets and aviation demonstrating an understanding of a broad range spectrum of structured finance and aviation finance structures.
Legal background preferable, but not essential.
Knowledge of corporate governance, relevant local laws and regulatory requirements would be a distinct advantage
Highly self-motivated with an ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.

What you will get in return:

A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.

Disclaimer: 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.

Senior Transaction Manager

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