Vice President, Client Services Operations

Vice President, Client Services OperationsJob#: 3047846Job Description:Vice President, Client Services OperationsLocation: Houston, Texas (Onsite)Role OverviewThe Vice President, Client Service Operations is a pivotal role, focusing on leading and enhancing client operations. The ideal candidate excels in client services, operates effectively under tight timelines, and demonstrates rigorous attention to detail. This role supports day-to-day operational execution, exception management, and client issue resolution to ensure accurate, timely processing, and outstanding client outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesHandling client relationships and managing client’s accounts, and service requests, providing clear, professional communication and proactive issue follow-up for internal stakeholders and external clients.Monitor, investigate, and resolve exceptions, breaks, and inquiries across cash, securities, and commercial paper workflows; escalate issues appropriately.Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Client Service, and Risk/Compliance to resolve complex issues and implement remediation plans.Support new client onboarding, account setup, and validation of settlement instructions where applicable.Prepare and maintain procedural documentation, metrics, and reporting; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure adherence to operational risk, compliance, and control frameworks; follow established SOPs while identifying opportunities for process improvement.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.Experience: Typically, 7-12 years of relevant experience.Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.Proven client service experience across internal stakeholders and external institutional clients.Demonstrated ability to operate within tight timelines and market cutoffs with high accuracy and accountability.Exceptional attention to detail with a strong control mindset and familiarity with audit and risk requirements.Solid understanding of settlement cycles, market infrastructure, and standard messaging/confirmation processes.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree or professional certification.Familiarity with market utilities and messaging (e.g., SWIFT, Fedwire, DTCC/NSCC, custodians, counterparties).Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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