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
Role Overview :- We are seeking a senior business development professional to lead and accelerate the growth of our Fund Services platform in India. The role will focus on originating and closing complex mandates across domestic AIFs, GIFT City structures, and offshore fund vehicles. This position requires strong market credibility, deep ecosystem connectivity, and the ability to engage senior fund sponsors and institutional stakeholders across the full lifecycle of fund structuring and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead new business origination across:
Domestic AIFs
Private Equity & Venture Capital Funds
Private Credit & Real Estate Funds
Hedge Funds and Alternative Asset Managers
Global Asset Managers establishing India or GIFT City structures
- Develop and execute India sales strategy aligned to regional and global growth objectives
- Own strategic client relationships with Fund Sponsors, Managing Partners, CIOs, CFOs, and COOs
- Build and leverage strong partnerships with Law Firms, Tax Advisors, Audit Firms, Trustees, Custodians, and Investment Banks to drive referral-based opportunities
- Structure multi-jurisdiction solutions in collaboration with product, operations, compliance, and global coverage teams
- Lead complex RFP processes, commercial structuring, and long-term contractual negotiations
- Monitor regulatory, tax, and structural developments under SEBI and IFSCA frameworks to identify growth opportunities
- Maintain disciplined pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and revenue accountability
Candidate Profile
- 10–15 years of institutional financial services business development experience
- Strong track record in closing large, multi-service fund administration or related mandates
- Deep and active network within India’s PE/VC, AIF, Asset Management, legal, tax, and advisory ecosystem
- Experience working within global fund administration, trustee, custodial, or related institutional platforms
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and multi-jurisdiction fund structures
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgment and negotiation capability
What We Offer
- Senior leadership visibility within a global fund services organization
- Opportunity to shape and scale the India growth strategy
- Exposure to domestic, GIFT City, and offshore fund structuring mandates
- Performance-driven culture with long-term growth and leadership opportunities
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.
