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

Head of Risk – Jersey (FTC)

Role Summary

The Head of Risk – Jersey is a member of Local Risk Management team under the Risk Function. As part of this team, the Head of Risk is the person responsible for the implementation of, and compliance with, the Apex Risk Management Framework in their jurisdiction(s).

This position is a 9-12 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Support local senior management / Operations / Risk Function to proactively manage risk by identifying, assessing, and reporting on both risk and controls issues (adequacy and effectiveness). Escalate relevant information of risk matters via agreed governance structure such as Local Risk & Audit Committees (LARC) and reporting to local Boards / LARC (as / if required).
• Develop a risk-aware culture across 1st Line of Defence by establishing / promoting strong governance and culture of “no surprises” ensuring responsibility is taken for concerns / issues raised.
• Work with staff locally to implement Risk Framework initiatives in a proportionate and pragmatic manner, escalating where not fit for purpose or challenges to delivering milestone actions.
• Active stakeholder in Client Acceptance Process, identifying and raising potential risk concerns. Active participant in the Business Review Committee (BRC) and acting as a facilitator to ensure smooth running of meetings, the required governance is followed, and cases are also escalated to the Enhanced Business Review Committee (EBRC) as required.
• Provide oversight / guidance of incident management and perform / complete (as appropriate) Root Cause Analysis for LARCs / local senior management / CRO as relevant share findings with other offices / jurisdictions to ensure collaborative collective Group resolution(s) undertaking targeted control reviews and risk assessments as required.
• Prepare relevant information on risk matters that require escalation via agreed governance structure such as LARCs and Boards.
• Preparation and presentation of materials / risk reports for committees and boards on a regular basis ensuring agreed minimum reporting standards are maintained and matters are effectively escalated as required.
• Facilitate (and as relevant actively participate in) annual and / or trigger Business Risk Assessment (BRA) and Business Impact Assessment (BIA) preparations as required / requested by Country and / or Office Heads in collaboration with Risk Framework team and other local stakeholders including Compliance.
• Collaborate with the Business Continuity risk lead responsible for correct application of Business Continuity Policy / BIA framework locally and to ensure required annual testing is completed and documented.
• Maintain oversight control of Outsourcing arrangements, in line with the relevant Policy and liaise (as appropriate) with relevant Country Heads / Heads of Compliance / Head of Risk Ops & Controls; own escalation of issues as appropriate.
• Influence Operations to execute optimal client service delivery including importance of Ops responsibility as a partner in optimal risk framework / risk management and escalation of KPI’s as required; identify controls / process gaps and contribute to application of adequate control environment.
• Act as an adviser and subject matter expert for Risk Function / Management / Business: (i) understand and assist in Business / Operations / Group requirements & initiatives and assess overall governance impact(s); (ii) understand jurisdictional (inc. regulatory) / product / divisional requirements for optimal procedures, processes & controls.
• Participate in the delivery on an ongoing basis of education and awareness training sessions on risk management in your jurisdiction(s) and the wider business as required.
• Participate in client pitches as required.
• Contribution, where applicable and required, to agreed projects.
• Owning or contributing towards other initiatives (non-project), which supports business objectives and improves way of work.
• Act as back-up of a Head of Risk in other jurisdiction(s) or as appropriate for Head of Local Risk Management.

Key Requirements

• Relevant experience in the financial services sector.
• Previous experience in Risk Management, Compliance or Internal Audit.
• Comprehensive understanding of Risk Management tools and Frameworks and Governance in a Financial Services context.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good collaborator, and ability to interact and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated and delivery focused, able to balance the needs of Risk Management goals with those of a growing, commercially focused business.
• Confident and enthusiastic, with a structured approach to work.
• Proven record of providing support, guidance, oversight and challenge at all levels, including senior management, with the ability to adjust communication and influencing skills accordingly.
• Ability to work independently, managing own workload and various deliverables.
• Strong organization skills, dynamism, and motivation to learn and evolve and progress.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with high attention to detail. Ability to manipulate and analyse various data metrics, identifying and escalating trends as required.
• The ability to lead from a position of strong emphasis on controls and the ability to set the tone in a high control culture orientated environment.
• Knowledge and experience of applicable local laws, regulations and business practice is desirable but not essential.

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.