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 you

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
• São Paulo

Description

The Risk Manager is a member of 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 and relevant Governance models in various jurisdictions like United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands.

Job specification

Work with the Head of Risk in the provision of risk management support and expertise to all of the business lines operating in the jurisdiction

Support the Head of risk in overseeing, challenging and supporting the business to ensure risks are properly identified, assessed and managed within risk appetite

Proactively promote and embed the management of risk by identifying, assessing and reporting both risk and controls (adequacy and effectiveness) and through the escalation of relevant information of risk matters via agreed governance structure such as Local Risk & Audit Committees (LARC) and reporting to local Boards

Role model and promote a strong risk culture across your jurisdiction(s)

Work with local stakeholders to implement the Risk Management Framework and required governance models in a proportionate and pragmatic manner, ensuring appropriate escalations are made where required

Support the Client Acceptance Process, identifying and raising potential risks and supporting the Business along with attendance and contribution as agreed with the Head of Risk to the Business Risk Committee

Maintain oversight and escalation of incidents in line with the Incident Management policy, assist with the identification of root cause analysis and drive a best in class risk culture

Actively contribute to Business Risk Assessments and collaborate with the Risk Framework team as agreed with 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 support the Head of Risk in ensuring required testing is completed annually, and relevant reports are submitted to the LARC/Boards

Support the Head of Risk in the delivery of appropriate and timely training as required

Support the Head of Risk with the production of accurate and timely risk reporting to appropriate Boards and/or Committees on a regular basis at both a local and Group level

Skills Required:

• •Experience of Risk Management in the financial services industry – track record in fund management or fund administration sectors will be considered an advantage
• •Experience working in both First and Second lines of defense
• •Understanding of Risk Frameworks in a Financial Services context
• •Familiarity with risk appetite statements, risk registers and KRI’s
• •Ability to interpret data and identify risk trends
• •Strong analytical and communication skills and high attention to detail
• •Distinguish yourself by your organization skills, dynamism and motivation to learn and evolve
• •Relevant Risk Management qualification(s) would be an advantage
• •Understands the business and its challenges and can translate business needs into HR solutions.

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;
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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/

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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.