Risk and Compliance Analyst

Apex Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FundRock Management Company (Ireland) Limited is recruiting a Risk and Compliance Analyst to support the Fund Risk function and regulatory reporting processes. You will engage with fund boards, management, and external stakeholders to monitor issues and maintain governance standards.

The role requires 1+ years in UCITS/AIF frameworks, a finance or quantitative degree, and progress toward FRM/PRM/CFA/CAIA. Strong communication and a practical problem-solving mindset are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in UCITS/AIF frameworks.
• Finance or quantitative degree; progression towards FRM/PRM/CFA/CAIA.
• Understanding of AIFM and UCITS regulatory frameworks; risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing investment compliance monitoring across UCITS and AIF funds.
• Review and escalate investment breaches; liaise with Investment Managers and Administrators.
• Prepare and oversee regulatory reporting for funds and management company.

Skills

Investment compliance

Regulatory reporting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Finance/quantitative degree

Certifications progress (FRM/PRM/CFA/CAIA)

Job description

# **Risk and Compliance Analyst****About FundRock Management Company (Ireland) Limited**FundRock Management Company (Ireland) Limited (‘FMCIL’) is a third party UCITS Fund Management Company & Alternative Investment Fund Manager authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland with assets under management of approx. €100 Billion.Our clients’ funds range from under €100m AUM to over €10bn with a diverse set of strategies and investment security types.FMCIL’s objective is to protect shareholders' interests by helping clients to comply with their regulatory requirements. We pride ourselves on delivering first-class client service through a motivated team. Our Irish operations consist of approximately 75 people from fund administration, investment management, legal, compliance and risk backgrounds.**About Apex Group**FMCIL is part of the Apex Group. Apex, established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider which has more than $3 trillion of assets under administration. With over 94 offices worldwide and over 12,000 employees, Apex delivers an extensive range of services to asset managers, capital markets and family offices. The Apex Group supports Asset Managers through three key lines of service: Fund Solutions, Financial Solutions and Corporate Solutions.**The Opportunity**The successful candidate will report to the Designated Person for Fund Risk and support the Risk function in providing independent oversight and challenge across investment compliance, regulatory reporting and valuation risk.The role involves regular engagement with senior management, internal teams and external stakeholders to identify, investigate and resolve risk issues. It presents a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the governance and performance of a dynamic Fund Management Company.**The position – key responsibilities:****1. Investment Compliance Oversight** * Perform ongoing investment compliance monitoring across funds under management (UCITS and AIFs). Review investment compliance exception/breach reports, investigate potential breaches and assess their nature, materiality and impact.* Liaise with external stakeholders (Investment Managers, Administrators and Depositaries) regarding potential and confirmed breaches, assess/challenge proposed remediation and monitor corrective actions through to completion.* Support periodic reviews of investment restrictions and compliance monitoring arrangements.* Escalate material or recurring breaches in accordance with the risk and governance framework.* Assist in the implementation of the internal Fund Risk Management framework as part of new product initiatives and fund launches.* Assist the Fund Risk team in the preparation of both regular and exception-based risk reporting for both fund boards and the management company that enables each to fulfil their governance obligations related to the risk management of investment funds under their management. **2. Regulatory Reporting** * Support the preparation, review and oversight of regulatory reporting obligations applicable to the funds under management and the management company.* Review regulatory returns and supporting information for completeness, consistency and reasonableness.* Investigate discrepancies and ensure appropriate remediation* Monitor the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of regulatory submissions.**Experience required:*** 1+ years’ relevant experience in the UCITS and/or EU Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) frameworks.* Relevant finance or quantitative degree, with certification or progress towards qualifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA, or CAIA.* An understanding of the AIFM and UCITS regulatory frameworks, particularly in relation to risk management requirements.* Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and convey insights effectively to stakeholders, including portfolio managers, fund directors, and senior management.* Energetic and solutions-driven team player, willing to support and collaborate with colleagues.* Self-starter with a detail-oriented and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.* Adaptable, creative, and capable of addressing diverse client needs effectivelyDisclaimer: 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.