Country Head

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

Country Head, Vietnam

Location : Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Description

The Country Head will be the senior leader for Apex Group’s Vietnam office, responsible for providing strong local leadership across governance, business operations, people, commercial priorities and stakeholder management.

The role will work closely with the Vietnam Leadership Team, Board of Directors and regional leadership to ensure the office operates effectively, compliantly and in line with Apex Group’s global standards.

The Location Head will also support the continued growth and development of the Vietnam business, driving collaboration across functions and ensuring alignment with regional and global priorities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Own full P&L responsibility for the local business, driving sustainable revenue growth, profitability, cost management and overall financial performance, while ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives.
• Act as the key bridge between the local business and the wider Group, integrating local operations, strategy and commercial priorities with Group-wide objectives, governance, functions and operating standards.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Vietnam business strategy, aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, business synergies and cross-functional collaboration across geographies and products.
• Work closely with the Vietnam Board of Directors and Leadership Team to ensure the entity operates in line with applicable governance, regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure key governance, risk, compliance and operational matters are identified, escalated and addressed in a timely manner.
• Support the Vietnam leadership team on country- and region-level priorities and initiatives as required.
• Act as the key local leadership representative for the office, promoting a strong culture of accountability, collaboration and operational excellence.
• Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across Apex Group and represent the interests of the Vietnam office at regional and global forums.
• Assess and prioritise opportunities based on commercial value, strategic alignment, operational feasibility and risk.
• Work closely with commercial, operations and product teams to identify opportunities to leverage Apex Group’s capabilities across the region.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the local market, clients, competitors and business environment.
• Act as the on-site leader responsible for day-to-day management of the Vietnam office, including oversight of facilities management and office administration to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive working environment.
• Oversee service vendors, contractors, and facility maintenance to support uninterrupted office operations and regulatory compliance.
• Manage all office infrastructure needs, including equipment, office layout, procurement of supplies, and health and safety standards.
• Work closely with operations, marketing, HR, finance, and other support functions, driving growth.

Skills Required:

• Vietnamese language proficiency and prior local experience in Vietnam are highly desirable.
•  +10 years’ experience in the finance industry, part of it being in Asset Management or top tear consulting firms will be a strong plus.
• Proven experience managing an offshore team in a senior leadership role, preferably within offshoring or fund administration will be highly regarded.
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing would be plus.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business growth.
• Working knowledge of performance/operation metrics, IT/Business infrastructure
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Comfort liaising with clients, advisors and intermediaries.
• Risk identification and management skills.
• Ability to motivate and influence up and down the management hierarchy.
• Experience with regulatory law, Trustee or Treasury services or/and finance would be helpful but not mandatory
• Able to establish good rapport quickly with both internal and with external parties

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

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

“Personal data provided by job applicant(s) will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated strictly confidential. Such personal data can be accessed by different Apex stakeholders within and out of country for the consideration of the job application hereunder. Application made by the job applicant(s) constitutes the irrevocable consent of the job applicant for her/his personal data to be used by Apex stakeholders within or outside country for the purpose of this recruitment.”

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.