Risk Manager

About Apex Group

Founded in Bermuda in 2003, Apex Group is among the largest global providers of fund administration and middle office solutions. We operate across 112 offices worldwide with approximately 13,000 employees. Our business uniquely combines global reach with local service, delivering cross-jurisdictional expertise. We value energy and passion, offering support to enhance your unique skills and encourage innovation that drives industry change.

Role Overview

The Risk Manager serves as a vital second line of defense, tasked with identifying, evaluating, and reporting risks within the organization. This role ensures risk controls are effective, compliance with regulatory requirements is maintained, and risk frameworks are established to promote sustainable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, assess, and report on business risks while confirming the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Apex's New Zealand operations, gaining deep understanding of core products, services, and associated risks.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders across New Zealand operations.
• Collaborate with Line 2 Compliance to effectively manage emerging risks and regulatory responsibilities.
• Lead risk assessments, conduct testing, and oversee remediation efforts to guarantee prompt and effective risk mitigation.
• Support and monitor local risk reporting, escalating significant concerns appropriately.
• Provide guidance and training to teams including Operations, IT, and client-facing staff.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Analyze incidents and control failures to implement improvements and lessons learned.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation such as the Risk Control Profile, Business Risk Assessments, and testing schedules.
• Manage governance reporting (e.g., LARC, BARC), ensuring submissions are accurate and prompt.
• Oversee business continuity planning and support related exercises.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk policies, frameworks, and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, or auditing are preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of financial services risk frameworks.
• Proven experience within the second line of defense risk functions.
• Ability to influence and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset with readiness to lead or support as required.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing, expansive global enterprise.
• Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience.
• Access to training and professional development programs.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer that ensures no candidate is discriminated against based on gender, gender identity, marital status, race, color, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, caregiving responsibilities, or disabilities. Hiring decisions are strictly based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Our success is measured not just by business growth but by our positive impact on people, society, and the environment.

All applicant personal data is used confidentially and solely for recruitment, accessible internally and internationally by Apex stakeholders. Applying constitutes irrevocable consent for this use. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies; all recruiting is conducted directly or through exclusive partners engaged by our Talent Acquisition team.