Senior Specialist, Risk Assessment and Framework

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

Role Summary

The role holder is a Risk Management subject matter expert and a member of the Risk Framework & Functions team within Apex Group’s Risk Function. As part of this central team, the role holder shares responsibility for the design, advisory, guidance, monitoring and oversight of the Risk Management Framework (“RMF”). Delivering a Second Line of Defence remit, the role reports directly to the Senior Director, Head of Risk Framework, and would suit a credible, highly adaptable, Risk Management Subject Matter Expert with an understanding of industry products, emerging technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets) and Group wide shared service functions.

Key Responsibilities and deliverables

• Deliver accurate assessments and reporting of risk and control environments for Products and Functions
• Partner with Product Leads and Functional control teams to strengthen risk oversight
• Utilize Risk Frameworks, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Risk Appetite, and scenario exercises
• Coordinate with the Head of Risk, Functions, and Risk Framework teams
• Monitor and maintain the Group’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) and related documentation
• Deliver risk management updates to stakeholders and relevant committees
• Support proactive risk management and timely reporting
• Conduct risk assessments and related activities led by the Chief Risk Officer and team
• Champion a risk-aware culture and promote the business continuity framework

Key Requirements

• Solid understanding of alternative asset industry products and global, shared service functions
• Good understanding of emerging technologies such as AI and digital assets
• Exceptional experience of the risk assessment cycle
• Comprehensive experience (c. 5+ years) in practical RMF operation and theoretical design, ideally within financial services
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal, listening, and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact with and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently, managing workload and deliverables while balancing high quality with pace
• Self-motivated, highly engaged, and driven, with a passion for risk management and emerging technology
• Delivery-focused, balancing Risk Function goals with those of a growing, commercially focused business
• Risk Management qualification is desirable but not essential
• Personal commitment to growth—through qualifications or other means—and to evolving the RMF

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.