Global Head of Regulatory Reporting - GCC

Global Head of Regulatory Reporting - GCC

Role Purpose

The Director, Global Head of Regulatory Reporting is accountable for the strategic leadership, governance, and end-to-end oversight of AML, KYC, FATCA, CRS and broader regulatory reporting obligations across all Apex Fund Services jurisdictions. The role ensures global regulatory compliance, consistency of interpretation, and timely statutory and regulatory filings while driving automation, standardization, and scalable operating models.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the global AML / KYC, FATCA / CRS and regulatory reporting framework across Apex Fund Services.
• Provide executive oversight for investor and client AML/KYC onboarding, periodic reviews, remediation, and enhanced due diligence.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely FATCA/CRS, AEOI and tax authority submissions across all reporting jurisdictions.
• Act as the global control owner for regulatory reporting, including governance, escalation, risk management, and audit response.
• Lead global regulatory change initiatives and assess impact of new or amended regulations.
• Serve as senior escalation point for regulators, auditors, tax authorities, and key clients.
• Drive operational excellence, automation, data quality, and transformation initiatives.
• Define and monitor KPIs, KRIs, SLAs, and management information for executive and board reporting.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing global teams across AML/KYC and regulatory reporting functions.

Jurisdictional Regulatory Knowledge (Mandatory)

• Luxembourg (CSSF): AML/CFT Law, CSSF Circulars, FATCA/CRS reporting, UBO transparency requirements.
• Cayman Islands (CIMA / DITC): AML Regulations, Rule on AML/CTF Compliance, FATCA/CRS AEOI registration and reporting.
• Ireland (Central Bank of Ireland): AML/CFT frameworks, investor due diligence, FATCA/CRS obligations, audit readiness.
• United Kingdom (FCA / HMRC): UK AML Regulations, FATCA/CRS and CDOT reporting, governance and regulatory change.
• Jersey (JFSC): AML/CFT Handbook compliance, investor risk ratings, FATCA/CRS and economic substance considerations.
• Guernsey (GFSC): AML/CFT Handbook requirements, AEOI reporting, regulatory inspections and engagement.
• United States (IRS / FinCEN / OFAC): FATCA governance, GIIN registration, W-8/W-9 tax documentation, sanctions compliance.
• India (SEBI / PMLA / FIU-IND): AML/KYC obligations, CKYC/KRA integration, domestic regulatory reporting.
• Middle East (UAE / DIFC / ADGM / GCC): AML/CFT laws, UBO frameworks, FATCA/CRS alignment and supervisory expectations.

Qualifications & Experience

• 20+ years of experience in financial services, fund administration, or regulatory compliance.
• 8–10+ years in senior leadership or Director-level roles with global responsibility.
• Deep expertise in AML/KYC, FATCA/CRS, AEOI, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory reporting.
• Strong exposure to Transfer Agency, Fund Administration, or Investor Services environments.
• Degree in Finance, Commerce, Business, Law or related discipline; professional certifications preferred (ACAMS, ICA, etc.).

Key Competencies

• Strategic regulatory leadership and risk ownership
• Regulator and auditor engagement
• Large-scale transformation and automation delivery
• Stakeholder management and executive communication
• Global people leadership across time zones