Client Solutions Quantitative Developer

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 translating client needs into technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Good business acumen and sound finance knowledge.
• Experience using source control tools such as Git.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, data engineering or cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence or machine learning techniques within financial or data-driven environments.
• Professional financial qualifications or progress towards qualifications such as CFA, FRM, IMC or equivalent.
• Experience supporting buy-side firms, fund managers, ManCos, asset servicers or other investment management organisations.
• Knowledge of regulatory risk reporting frameworks, including UCITS, AIFMD or Annex IV.
• Fintech, risk technology or investment management industry experience.
• Passion for quantitative finance, data analytics and technology innovation.

Disclaimer: 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.