Senior Risk Manager

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 youSenior Risk ManagerLocation: Jersey or South AfricaEmployment Type: Full TimeDescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity for a Risk Manager to be a member of the Local Risk Management team under the Risk Function.

As part of this team, the Risk Manager provides support to the Head of Risk for the implementation of, and compliance with, the Apex Risk Management Framework in his/her jurisdiction. Job Specification Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including: Support the Head of Risk in delivering Risk Management support and expertise to all the business lines operating in Jersey. Proactively promote the management of risk by identifying, assessing and reporting both risk and controls (adequacy and effectiveness).

Escalate relevant information of risk matters via agreed governance structure such Local Risk & Audit Committees and reporting to local Boards. Work with management locally to implement Risk Framework initiatives in a proportionate and pragmatic manner, ensuring appropriate escalation in the event of failure. Provide expert challenge and oversight to the Client Acceptance Process, identifying and raising potential risk concerns, to the extent required by the Head of Risk. Maintain oversight of Events, Complaints and Breaches; assist in provision of Root Cause Analysis / findings and drive a best-in-class risk culture.

Actively contribute to Risk Assessment and Control Assessment, in collaboration with Risk Framework team, to the extent required by the Head of Risk. Work with all areas of the business to drive an improved and robust control environment locally. Provide oversight of Business Continuity plans and planning. Produce accurate and timely risk reporting to appropriate Risk and Compliance Committees as required. Skills Required: Experience in Risk Management. Experience in the financial services industry – track record in fund management or fund administration sectors would be advantageous. Risk Management or related qualification would be advantageous.

Experience working in both First and Second lines of defence. Understanding of Risk Frameworks in a Financial Services context. Strong analytical and communication skills with high attention to detail. Distinguish yourself by your organization skills, dynamism and motivation to learn and evolve. What you will get in return: A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business. Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. Wide-ranging and varied task with lots of opportunities for further personal development. Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences. We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https: //www. apexgroup. com/corporate-social-responsibility/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.