Head of Risk | Senior Risk Manager (Jersey)

Apex Group Ltd; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Jersey seeks an experienced Senior Risk Manager / Head of Risk to shape and strengthen the local risk management framework across a global financial services group. You will partner with senior leadership and Boards, oversee risk events and assessments, drive risk culture, and deliver meaningful risk reporting to support strategic planning.

This high-impact role offers leadership exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and a platform to influence governance across diverse

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Risk Management in financial services.
• Experience in regulated environments (fund administration, banking, wealth).
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and governance.
• Experience operating in first and second lines of defence.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and Boards.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to local leadership teams and Boards on risk-related matters.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Apex Group's Risk Management Framework within Jersey.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge across operational, regulatory, financial, reputational, and strategic risks.
• Partner with business leaders to identify emerging risks and strengthen the overall control environment.
• Drive a proactive risk culture through education, engagement, and effective governance.
• Present risk insights, trends, and recommendations to local Boards, Risk Committees, and senior stakeholders.
• Oversee risk events, complaints, incidents, and breaches, ensuring appropriate investigation, root cause analysis, and remediation.
• Support and challenge client acceptance decisions from a risk perspective.
• Lead and contribute to Risk and Control Assessments, ensuring risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed.
• Maintain oversight of Business Continuity and Operational Resilience arrangements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on their potential impact to the business.
• Produce meaningful risk reporting that supports informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Skills

Risk Management

Regulatory Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Governance

ERM Frameworks

Communication Skills

Job description

Apex Group in Jersey seeks an experienced Senior Risk Manager / Head of Risk to shape and strengthen the local risk management framework across a global financial services group. You will partner with senior leadership and Boards, oversee risk events and assessments, drive risk culture, and deliver meaningful risk reporting to support strategic planning.

This high-impact role offers leadership exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and a platform to influence governance across diverse