Vice President - Group Risk
Description
Position: Vice President, Group Risk
Location: Cayman Islands (global remit)
Location: Cayman Islands (global remit)
About Us
The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.
What’s it like to work here?
We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an accomplished Vice President to join our Group Risk team as part of our financial services business in Grand Cayman.
The Vice President will work closely with the Senior Vice President and senior/executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk and develop risk management strategies across Maples Group globally, covering both our financial services and legal business lines.
The Cayman Islands is home to our global headquarters and where the Maples Group first established operations in the 1960s. Since then we have grown to become one of the largest employers in Cayman, where colleagues from all over the world collaborate to deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide. As part of our Cayman team you will:
- Working with the Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer and other senior team members to enhance and execute the enterprise risk management framework; supporting the development and implementation of the Group Risk framework, policies, and procedures, and ensure alignment with the Maples Group's strategy, objectives, and values
- Engaging actively with colleagues across all lines of defence in identifying and managing risk and validating the efficacy of controls
- Conduct risk assessments and analysis to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities across Maples Group, and provide risk advice and recommendations to senior management and business units
- Monitor and report on the risk profile, appetite, and limits of Maples Group, and escalate any risk issues or breaches to the appropriate level
- Monitor and analyse risk metrics, risk trends ad indicators to ensure proactive risk management
- Collaborate on the use of AI and technology platforms to automate, streamline, and enhance risk management processes, data, and reporting, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
- Maintain awareness of the external risk environment, including emerging risks, best practices, and regulatory developments, and assess their impact and implications for the Maples Group
- Foster a risk-aware and risk-resilient culture across the Maples Group, and provide risk training and awareness to staff and stakeholders
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with other risk functions, business units, and external stakeholders, and build strong relationships and trust
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and maturation of the Group Risk function, and support the Senior Vice President of Group Risk in delivering the risk strategy and vision
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- A minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in risk management, preferably in the legal services industry or the financial services industry (e.g. fiduciary, fund administration, etc.)
- Knowledge and understanding of the various types of risks and risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools
- Experience or interest in AI and technology platforms for risk management, and ability to learn and adapt to new systems and applications
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, and ability to provide risk advice and recommendations based on sound judgment and evidence
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate complex risk information clearly and concisely to different audiences and levels
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethics, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Self-motivated, proactive, and flexible, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality, and ability to deliver results within deadlines and under pressure
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work across different time zones and jurisdictions
Benefits & Rewards
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Savings or pension plan
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Sports clubs and social events
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
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