Risk Operations Manager

CO_SNFSL Apex Group Fiduciary Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group's Apex Risk Technologies (ART) in Dublin is seeking a Quantitative Developer to advance RiskMonitor's analytics and risk capabilities. The role blends quantitative development with risk expertise, data enablement, and direct client engagement to translate requirements into scalable platform solutions.

You will work with investment teams and risk managers to design new methodologies, improve data services, and explore AI-assisted analytics while collaborating with colleagues globally

Qualifications

• Strong experience with MATLAB development.
• Strong SQL and database skills.
• Experience working with investment portfolios, financial market data and risk analytics.
• Good understanding of the risk characteristics and treatment of multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX and collective investment schemes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable experience gathering requirements and translating business needs.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative Development & Risk Analytics:Develop, maintain and enhance RiskMonitor® quantitative analytics and risk calculation capabilities.
• Design and implement new risk methodologies, exposure calculations, stress testing capabilities and portfolio analytics.
• Support the continual enhancement of market risk, liquidity risk and exposure monitoring.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable platform capabilities.
• Ensure methodologies are robust, documented and aligned with relevant industry and regulatory standards.

Skills

MATLAB

SQL

Risk analytics

Portfolio data handling

Requirements gathering

Communication

Tools

SQL

Data analytics platforms

Job description

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.

Apex Risk Technologies (ART) is a leading fintech firm and a critical part of the Apex Group, a global financial services provider. ART's clients include a range of asset managers, management companies and depositary banks.

At ART, we have a passion for finance and technology with a strong commitment to research and development to continuously innovate and improve client solutions within an open and collegiate environment. ART's core solution is RiskMonitor®, which provides an independent appraisal of investment risk compliance and financial risk exposures as well as performance analysis and regulatory reporting. RiskMonitor® produces customisable risk reporting suitable for boards, risk committees and investors as well as risk data required for regulatory submissions.

ART is a fast‑growing business and we are looking for a Quantitative Developer to join our team in Dublin . This is a highly visible role that combines quantitative development, financial risk expertise, data enablement, and client engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role in the ongoing evolution of RiskMonitor®, enhancing the platform's risk capabilities, developing new analytics and methodologies, and improving how clients access and consume data. They will act as a primary point of contact for Dublin-based clients, working closely with investment managers, risk teams and ManCos to understand requirements, solve problems, deliver solutions and shape future platform developments. This role would suit an individual with experience in fintech, asset management, risk management or investment operations who enjoys combining technical development with client interaction and strategic problem‑solving.

Job Responsibilities

Quantitative Development & Risk Analytics

• Develop, maintain and enhance RiskMonitor® quantitative analytics and risk calculation capabilities.
• Design and implement new risk methodologies, exposure calculations, stress testing capabilities and portfolio analytics.
• Support the continual enhancement of market risk, liquidity risk and exposure monitoring.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable platform capabilities.
• Ensure methodologies are robust, documented and aligned with relevant industry and regulatory standards.

Data Enablement & Technology Innovation

• Drive initiatives to make portfolio, performance and risk data more accessible, intuitive and valuable to clients.
• Support the development of data services, APIs and modern data architectures.
• Contribute to the adoption of emerging technologies including AI‑assisted analytics and automation.
• Support and leverage cloud‑based data platforms, including Microsoft Fabric for analytics dashboarding.

Client & Partner Engagement

• Act as a primary relationship contact for Dublin-based clients.
• Engage directly with Portfolio Managers, Risk Managers, Investment Analysts and operational teams.
• Investigate and resolve complex client queries relating to risk analytics, methodology, reporting and data.
• Identify opportunities for platform enhancements and collaborate with clients to evolve solutions over time.
• Support broader client and partner initiatives globally.

Product & Business Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Quantitative Development, Operations and Technology teams to prioritise enhancements.
• Contribute to strategic development initiatives across RiskMonitor® and the wider Apex Risk Technologies business.
• Collaborate with colleagues globally to ensure the successful delivery of client and business objectives.

Role Requirements

• Strong experience with MATLAB development.
• Strong SQL and database skills.
• Experience working with investment portfolios, financial market data and risk analytics.
• Good understanding of the risk characteristics and treatment of multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX and collective investment schemes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable experience gathering requirements and translatin