Mumbai, 11th August 2025: KET’s Global Capability College (K-GCC) has announced a strategic partnership with Apex Group to launch its first flagship ten-month full-time autonomous program in Asset Servicing, including a six-month paid internship and offers assured employment upon successful completion, with a starting salary package of INR 5 lakhs per annum.
The program is designed to support the growing demand for skilled talent in India’s expanding Global Capability Centre (GCC) sector. It aims to train and develop professionals who are ready to contribute to large organisations operating in this space.
According to NASSCOM, India currently hosts around 1,200 GCCs employing approximately 1.6 million professionals. This number is expected to double to 2,400 centres by 2030, potentially creating over 4.5 million employment opportunities.
Kohinoor Education Trust (KET), part of the Kohinoor Group, has been active in the education sector since 1961. Over the years, it has established itself as a key institution focused on making quality education accessible from kindergarten to postgraduate levels. KET has been a pioneer in technical, business, and management education, continually adapting to the evolving landscape of global higher education and employment. With a focus on corporate readiness and holistic development, KET has played an important role in preparing postgraduate students for the industry through impactful education, strong corporate partnerships, and a consistent record of internships, placements, and student success.
Both, KET and Apex Group, acknowledge the strategic importance of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in driving innovation, creating high-value employment opportunities, and enhancing India’s global competitiveness and have partnered for K-GCC’s autonomous Post Graduate Diploma in Asset Servicing Powered by Apex Group.
“At Kohinoor Education Trust, we are committed to developing educational offerings that are aligned with the demands of tomorrow’s industries. This partnership with Apex Group’s India offices is a significant step in that direction. The asset servicing programme is tailored to give students not only a strong academic foundation but also the practical insights and industry exposure needed to succeed in the financial services domain.”, said CA Sunil G . Karve, Hon. Chairman, Governing Board- Kohinoor Education Trust (KET).
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between KET and Apex Fund Services LLP was formally signed on June 21, 2025. The collaboration marks a major milestone in KET’s journey of providing future-focused education that keeps pace with India’s evolving corporate landscape, now significantly influenced by the growth of GCCs.
This collaboration reinforces the power of aligning industry expectations with academic excellence, a step forward in building a workforce that is not only qualified but also future-ready.
Akshay Thakurdesai, Apex Group India Country Head and Head of Global Service Centres, said: “We’re proud to introduce a programme that focuses not just on theoretical knowledge but on building job-ready talent. This initiative is a reflection of our commitment to empowering the next generation of financial professionals with industry-aligned skills, while also fostering stronger industry-academia ties.”
The first-of-its-kind in the asset servicing domain, the programme is co-designed by leading financial industry experts and academic professionals to ensure relevance and practical application. Students will gain hands-on exposure through real-world case studies, mentoring by industry veterans, and global insights through structured learning modules.
About Apex Group
Apex Group is dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while supporting the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the industry through its investment in innovation and talent. Today, Apex Group sets the pace in fund and asset servicing and stands out for its unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. Apex Group leads the industry with a broad and unmatched range of services, including capital raising, business and corporate management, fund and investor administration, portfolio and investment administration, ESG, capital markets and transactions support. These services are tailored to each client and are delivered both at the Group level and via specialist subsidiary brands.
Admissions for the K-GCC Asset Servicing Program powered by Apex Group are now open. Visit to know more www.kgcc.in or Call us on +91 9082508745 | 8806421414.