Fund Risk Manager – UCITS/AIF Expert

theapexgroup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FundRock Management Company (Ireland) Limited, part of the Apex Group, is seeking a Risk Manager to join the Fund Risk team in Ireland. The role involves monitoring investment fund risks, developing risk analytics, and supporting governance through board reporting.

The successful candidate will liaise with investment managers, administrators, depositaries, and law firms, while contributing to risk documentation and onboarding processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the UCITS and/or EU Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) frameworks.
• Finance or quantitative degree with certifications like FRM/PRM/CFA/CAIA in progress.
• Understanding of the AIFM and UCITS regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong organisation and governance, coordinating key deliverables, and ensuring timely execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing monitoring of investment risks of funds to ensure alignment with objectives and regulatory restrictions.
• Generate, review, and enhance risk analytics using in-house and third-party tools.
• Assist in implementing the internal Fund Risk Management framework for new product initiatives and launches.
• Assist the Fund Risk team in preparing board reports.
• Respond promptly to material risk issues by escalating to the appropriate authority.
• Generate risk reports for fund boards and management company to support governance obligations.
• Draft risk-related documentation (Risk Management Process, Risk Appetite Statements, Risk Profiles) for onboarding of new clients.

Skills

Governance

People management

Risk analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Finance or quantitative degree

FRM/PRM/CFA/CAIA in progress

Tools

Risk management tools

Board reporting tools

Job description

FundRock Management Company (Ireland) Limited, part of the Apex Group, is seeking a Risk Manager to join the Fund Risk team in Ireland. The role involves monitoring investment fund risks, developing risk analytics, and supporting governance through board reporting.

The successful candidate will liaise with investment managers, administrators, depositaries, and law firms, while contributing to risk documentation and onboarding processes.