Senior Risk Manager at Apex Group

Description

• This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Risk Manager to be a member of the Local Risk Management team under the Risk Function.
• As part of this team, the Senior 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.