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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

The Role:

The IAM & PAM Lead Analyst is a key position within the Information Security function, responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and ongoing management of Apex’s Identity & Privileged Access Management (IAM & PAM) frameworks. This role covers both user identity lifecycle and privileged access governance across the organization. It will report directly to the Identity & Privileged Access Manager and work closely with global stakeholders in IT, Security, Risk, and Compliance.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Lead operational IAM activities, including joiner-mover-leaver processes, access provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and periodic access reviews.
• Collaborate with IT and HR systems to ensure alignment and automation of identity lifecycle workflows.
• Participate in IAM governance efforts and help design access policies and controls for both enterprise and cloud applications.
• Support continuous improvement and maturity of IAM processes and tools.

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• Oversee the privileged access lifecycle for critical systems, including administration of Apex’s enterprise PAM solution (CyberArk).
• Drive the global implementation and optimisation of PAM tools, controls, and automation.
• Maintain the integrity of privileged access processes including provisioning, session monitoring, credential management, and access certifications.
• Identify, assess, and remediate risks associated with privileged access.
• Lead audits and compliance reviews related to privileged and elevated access.
• Create and maintain PAM policies, standards, and operational documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to regional teams and end-users on PAM best practices.

Experience and Knowledge:

• 5–8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with a strong focus on Privileged Access Management.
• Deep understanding of IAM/PAM principles, role-based access control, authentication methods, and zero-trust architecture.
• Demonstrated expertise with CyberArk.
• Experience leading PAM deployments in large, complex environments.
• Strong familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and cloud access management.
• Experience in the financial services or highly regulated industry is a strong advantage.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working across IT, InfoSec, and business teams.
• High attention to detail, well-organised, and effective at managing competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• CyberArk Defender, CyberArk Sentry or relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM and CIAM will be encouraged.

What you will get in return:

• High visibility and impact within a large, globally expanding organisation.
• A supportive, collaborative, and high-performance work culture.
• Cross-functional exposure and opportunities to lead global security initiatives.
• Career development opportunities within one of the world’s leading independent fund administrators.
• The chance to innovate and influence security maturity and architecture.

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.

About the job Lead Business Analyst

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Business Analyst with a minimum of 3 years of experience in gathering requirements, analyzing user stories, conducting gap analyses, and preparing for business change. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and leadership skills. As a Lead Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions, driving organizational change, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to eliminate the back row in education – and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the world’s leading online learning platform, 2U powers more than 4,000 online higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are helping to unlock human potential.

What We’re Looking For:

2U is seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Lead Analyst to join our Revenue, Analytics team. This individual will serve as a critical liaison and analytical lead in our partnership with Red Ventures (RV), ensuring robust understanding, evaluation, and communication of RV's performance across both edX and our broader MarTech initiatives. The Lead Analyst will also contribute to special projects, including leading and enhancing our TCA (revenue prediction) table testing framework.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Analysis

• Independently assess and communicate performance metrics related to paid landing page testing, return on ad spend (ROAS), and revenue attribution and recognition.
• Provide clear, actionable analysis on how revenue is generated, tracked, and optimized through various marketing initiatives.
• Lead the improvement and testing of TCA tables to ensure accuracy and enhance business insight.
• Collaborate with Finance and Strategy teams to align performance metrics with broader business goals and financial reporting.
• Utilize SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools to drive in-depth insights and recommendations.

Partner Management

• Act as the analytical hub for all Red Ventures-related performance discussions, synthesizing data insights for executive and leadership decision-making.
• Partner closely with Red Ventures and Internal Marketing teams to understand testing strategies and expected impacts across various channels.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for Red Ventures testing timelines, performance expectations, and results dissemination.
• Effectively communicate performance insights to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Project Management

• Support the execution of strategic analytics initiatives, including, but not limited to Data Science and Red Ventures-related projects.
• Coordinate project timelines, align cross-functional inputs, and ensure data and analysis are ready to support business objectives.
• Provide structured analytical contributions and insights across teams to ensure project goals are met and tied to program success.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in an analytical role with demonstrated success in marketing analytics and financial performance evaluation.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Deep understanding of ROAS, revenue recognition principles, and digital marketing performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

While this position is open to remote candidates across the U.S., we will prioritize those who live in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and who are available to come into our Headquarters in Arlington, VA two days a week.

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time, U.S.benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $86,400 - $103,700, with potential bonus eligibility. Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike.

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to us at: .

About 2U LLC

For more than a decade, 2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading global online learning platform, 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4,000 digital education offerings — from free courses to full degrees — and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit 2U.com.

About edX

edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U, LLC. Together with the majority of the world’s top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at edX.org.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.

Our client, who specializes in manufacturing high-quality packaging materials that meet the diverse needs of clients, is seeking a talented Lead Systems Analyst to join their dynamic team. As a Lead Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for leading a team of systems analysts in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining IT systems and solutions, collaborating closely with stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, and management, to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and recommend technical solutions, conducting systems analysis activities, including requirements elicitation, process modeling, data analysis, and solution design, and using JD Edward as an ERP system.

As a Lead Systems Analyst, you will acquire invaluable experience in steering teams toward achieving successful project outcomes, thereby refining your management and motivational abilities to new heights.

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.
• Certification in Management Accounting.
• 5 years of expertise in JD Edwards ERP Solution.
• 5 years of practical experience in implementing ERP software solutions.
• 3 years of professional experience with JD Edwards.
• Experience with leading a team.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, then seize the opportunity by applying now for the Lead Systems Analyst position at as your expertise could be the key to driving innovation and success. Consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks.

Sikho Mdedetyana

• HR Services, Recruitment & Selection

Our client, who specializes in manufacturing high-quality packaging materials that meet the diverse needs of clients, is seeking a talented Lead Systems Analyst to join their dynamic team. As a Lead Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for leading a team of systems analysts in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining IT systems and solutions, collaborating closely with stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, and management, to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and recommend technical solutions, conducting systems analysis activities, including requirements elicitation, process modeling, data analysis, and solution design, and use JD Edward as an ERP system.

As a Lead Systems Analyst, you will acquire invaluable experience in steering teams toward achieving successful project outcomes, thereby refining your management and motivational abilities to new heights.

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.
• Certification in Management Accounting.
• 5 years of expertise in JD Edwards ERP Solution.
• 5 years of practical experience in implementing ERP software solutions.
• 3 years of professional experience with JD Edwards.
• Experience with leading a team.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, then seize the opportunity by applying now for the Lead Systems Analyst position at as your expertise could be the key to driving innovation and success. Consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks.

Sikho Mdedetyana

• HR Services, Recruitment & Selection

We are seeking to appoint a BI Analyst in a 12-month contract, to collaborate with an international team and work from our offices in Welgemoed (Northern suburbs of Cape Town).

Job Mission:

To provide end-to-end analytics solutions to address the business needs using BI technologies. Responsibilities include analyzing data, building datasets when needed, reconciling with the data source, maintaining existing platforms, monitoring data loadings, supporting users, and providing quality reviews of developments.

Key Activities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure maintenance of the BI platform, including users’ management.
• Monitor processes and data flows and perform bug fixing.
• Conduct new release testing.
• Document, design, implement and reconcile solutions.
• Enrich the existing data model based on changes in the source.
• Collaborate with the BI team and end users to propose the best analytics solutions.
• Lead the BI team.
• Take ownership of projects and communicate progress with the project team and BI team.
• Update stories and log time based on activities.
• Quality review of developments and advise on architecture and presentation.
• Act as a guarantor and mentor for best practices adoption.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or higher.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with SQL and a programming language.
• 7+ years of experience with BI solutions, including ETL and visualization tools.
• 5+ years working with end users to define requirements and propose solutions.
• Experience with tools such as Salesforce, Tableau, CRM Analytics, Python, or Snowflake.

Competencies:

• English is a must; French is highly desirable.
• Ability to work with end users to define requirements and identify solutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent visualization skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to speak both business and technical language.
• Experience in Sales, Marketing (Google Analytics), or Finance Reporting.

Please note that this is a full-time, office-based position.

Who we are:

Our purpose is to grow people, grow business, and grow Africa. At IQbusiness, we are creative problem-solvers who apply innovative solutions to complex problems.

What’s in it for you:

We prioritize work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently located in Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease during challenging times. We foster a culture that values flexibility and supports personal needs.

How do we recruit?

At IQbusiness, we take a straightforward approach to recruitment, believing that feedback is the backbone of improvement.

• First, we'll review your CV for alignment with our needs.
• Next, you'll meet one of our hiring managers to assess your skills and cultural fit.
• If successful, you'll complete an online assessment and meet more team members.
• We conduct employment checks and extend an offer in a timely manner.

Note: All IQbusiness roles require honesty in handling cash, finances, or confidential information; thus, background checks will be completed.

IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, embracing diversity and employing previously disadvantaged individuals.