Description

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

Risk Manager

About FundRock Management Company (Ireland) Limited

FundRock Management Company (Ireland) Limited ('FMCIL') is a third party UCITS Fund Management Company & Alternative Investment Fund Manager authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland with assets under management of approx. €100 Billion.

Our clients' funds range from under €100m AUM to over €10bn with a diverse set of strategies and investment security types.

FMCIL's objective is to protect shareholders' interests by helping clients to comply with their regulatory requirements. We pride ourselves on delivering first-class client service through a motivated team. Our Irish operations consist of approximately 75 people from fund administration, investment management, legal, compliance and risk backgrounds.

About Apex Group

FMCIL is part of the Apex Group. Apex, established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider which has more than $3 trillion of assets under administration. With over 94 offices worldwide and over 12,000 employees, Apex delivers an extensive range of services to asset managers, capital markets and family offices. The Apex Group supports Asset Managers through three key lines of service: Fund Solutions, Financial Solutions and Corporate Solutions.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Risk and play a key role in all aspects of Fund Risk, including contributing to strategic initiatives and potentially leading or mentoring junior staff members.

The role involves regular engagement with senior management and external stakeholders, presenting a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the governance and performance of a dynamic Fund Management Company.

The position - key responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing monitoring of investment risks of funds to ensure that each continues to be managed in line with investment objectives, policy and within its investment risk and relevant regulatory restrictions.
• Generate, review, and enhance risk analytics using in-house and third-party risk management tools.
• Assist in the implementation of the internal Fund Risk Management framework as part of new product initiatives and fund launches.
• Assist the Fund Risk team in the preparation of board reports.
• Respond promptly to material risk issues that arise on funds by escalating to the appropriate authority within the management company.
• Generate both regular and exception-based risk reporting for both fund boards and the management company that enables each to fulfil their governance obligations related to the risk management of investment funds under their management.
• As part of the Fund Risk team, contribute to the onboarding of new clients by drafting the risk related documentation (e.g., Risk Management Process, Risk Appetite Statements, Risk Profiles) and to any other fund due diligence and documentation that requires input from the Fund Risk Team.
• Liaise regularly with key external stakeholders - including: investment managers, administrators, depositaries, law firms, etc.

The individual

• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in the UCITS and/or EU Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) frameworks.
• Relevant finance or quantitative degree, with certification or progress towards qualifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA, or CAIA.
• An understanding of the AIFM and UCITS regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong organisation and governance, coordinating key deliverables, managing timetables, and ensuring timely, quality execution of processes.
• Proven experience managing and developing people, including supervising teams, providing direction and support, and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and convey insights effectively to stakeholders, including portfolio managers, fund directors, and senior management.
• Energetic and solutions-driven team player, willing to support and collaborate with colleagues.
• Self-starter with a detail-oriented and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Adaptable, creative, and capable of addressing diverse client needs effectively.

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.", "salary_raw": "Row(double=None, string=None)"}