Head of Client Services

Role Location: Qatar

• Department: Client Services
• Reporting Line: SEO – Qatar
• Employment Type: Full Time

The Role & Key Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding of fund, SPV and corporate structures, including coordination of documentation, KYC/AML requirements, and internal approvals.
• Act as a central point of coordination between clients, internal teams, and external service providers (legal, auditors, banks, sharia advisors)
• Assist in structuring discussions for open-ended and closed-ended funds, corporate vehicles and special purpose structures.
• Support the development and refinements of Apex’s regional service offerings, including fund administration, corporate services, governance, and family office solutions
• Track pipeline activity and support internal coordination to progress opportunities from initial discussion through onboarding.

Skills Required

• At least 2-3 years plus experience preferably in fund administration, corporate services, professional services, consulting or financial services, preferably in a client-facing or onboarding role.
• Understanding of fund and corporate structures, including open-ended funds, closed-ended funds (PE/VC), SPVs, and holding companies
• Exposure to client onboarding, KYC/AML processes, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience supporting proposals, RFPs, or client pitches is strongly preferred.
• Interest in or exposure to Islamic finance and Sharia-compliant structures is an advantage.
• Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Macros in Excel (Experience is required).
• Proactive and willing to drive things forward.
• An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines.
• Flexible in work approach due to nature of the role to meet client deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment.
• Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues.
• A participative management style that aims to motivate staff and develop their skills and capabilities.

What you will get in return

Additional information

Requirements

• At least 2-3 years plus experience preferably in fund administration, corporate services, professional services, consulting or financial services, preferably in a client-facing or onboarding role.
• Understanding of fund and corporate structures, including open-ended funds, closed-ended funds (PE/VC), SPVs, and holding companies
• Exposure to client onboarding, KYC/AML processes, and regulatory documentation.
• Experience supporting proposals, RFPs, or client pitches is strongly preferred.
• Interest in or exposure to Islamic finance and Sharia-compliant structures is an advantage.
• Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Macros in Excel (Experience is required).
• Proactive and willing to drive things forward.
• An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines.
• Flexible in work approach due to nature of the role to meet client deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment.
• Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues.
• A participative management style that aims to motivate staff and develop their skills and capabilities.