Senior Risk Analyst

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

FundRock Management Company S.A. ("FRMC") as part of Apex Group is a leading independent third-party Fund Management Company providing management company services to Luxembourg, Ireland and UK domiciled collective investment schemes in accordance with the respective regulations. FRMC provides substance through solid Risk management, Oversight, Compliance, as well as through the comprehensive Knowledge of its strong team. The company´s multinational team is well placed to support asset managers across borders with local market insight and global connectivity.

We are currently looking for a Senior Risk Analyst to support our growing operations in the Risk and Compliance department.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Technical queries;

• Support to Risk production;

• Modelling in RiskMetrics of complex OTC derivatives and Structured Products;

• Review of daily Risk production (market, liquidity, credit…);

• Quality review process: Risk profile annual review, regulatory reporting;

• Implementation of new regulations impacting Risk activities;

• Review and implementation of policies and procedures for the Department;

• Represent the Risk department and act as a Subject Matter Expert in Board both internally (risk Committee) and externally (Fund Board meeting);

•  Prepare UCITS/AIFMD applications in accordance with applicable regulations (CSSF, AMF, CBI);

• Preparation of ad-hoc Risk analysis reports to the executives;

• Monitoring/Review breach classification;

• Provide timely feedback and support to colleagues, management and auditors (internal and external);

Skills Required

• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in Market and liquidity Risk, OTC Derivatives modelling and pricing is considered an advantage;

• Previous experience in Luxembourg's Fund industry will be considered as a strong advantage;

• Master degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Physics and Mathematics ;

• Knowledge of MSCI/Riskmetrics, Bloomberg, or other Data providers is an advantage;

• Strong quantitative orientation and analytical skills;

• Knowledge of all financial instruments (vanilla, derivatives, OTC, structured products), risk analysis/models (VaR, Back-test, Stress test) and valuation models of financial products;

• Knowledge of regulations for funds and investments is a requirement;

• Knowledge of VBA and Python is a strong advantage;

• Ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative; highly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated;

• Highly motivated and fast learning individual;

• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills;

• German (written and spoken) will  be considering as an advantage;

Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process once a job offer has been made. In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record. This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.

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.