Risk Manager

CFA Institute; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFA Institute is seeking a Risk Manager in Dublin, Ireland. You will monitor investment risks and enhance risk analytics while managing junior staff. The ideal candidate has a finance or quantitative degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience in UCITS and EU AIF frameworks. The position emphasizes strong communication and analytical skills, making this a critical role in the governance of fund management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in the UCITS and/or EU AIF frameworks.
• Understanding of AIFM and UCITS regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor investment risks of funds and report findings.
• Generate and enhance risk analytics using management tools.
• Assist in preparing board reports for risk management.

Skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team management

Education

Relevant finance or quantitative degree

Progress towards FRM, PRM, CFA, or CAIA

Job description

Risk Manager

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 approximately €100 billion.

Our clients’ funds range from under €100 m AUM to over €10 bn and cover diverse strategies and investment security types.

FMCIL is part of the Apex Group, a global financial services provider established in Bermuda in 2003 with more than $3 trillion of assets under administration and over 94 offices worldwide.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Risk and play a key role in all aspects of Fund Risk, including contributing to strategic initiatives and potentially leading or mentoring junior staff members. The role involves regular engagement with senior management and external stakeholders, presenting a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the governance and performance of a dynamic Fund Management Company.

Key responsibilities

• Perform ongoing monitoring of investment risks of funds to ensure that each continues to be managed in line with investment objectives, policy and within its investment risk and relevant regulatory restrictions.
• Generate, review, and enhance risk analytics using in‑house and third‑party risk‑management tools.
• 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 board reports.
• Respond promptly to material risk issues that arise on funds by escalating to the appropriate authority within the management company.
• Generate 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.
• As part of the Fund Risk team, contribute to the onboarding of new clients by drafting the risk‑related documentation (e.g., Risk Management Process, Risk Appetite Statements, Risk Profiles) and any other fund due diligence and documentation that requires input from the Fund Risk Team.
• Liaise regularly with key external stakeholders – including investment managers, administrators, depositaries, law firms, etc.

The individual

• A minimum of 2 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.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong organisation and governance, coordinating key deliverables and ensuring timely, quality execution of processes.
• Proven experience managing and developing people, including supervising teams, providing direction and support, and fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture.
• 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 effectively.