Investment Risk Manager

Senior Investment Risk Manager  – Credit Products

We are looking for a Senior Investment Risk Manager to join our risk team, focusing on risk management and related research. This position will primarily concentrate on fixed income and credit strategies, but also offer exposure across various asset classes. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and training junior team members while working closely with senior management and investment professionals to manage and mitigate risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers (PMs) and investment teams to ensure effective risk management across funds, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
• Develop a deep understanding of the performance and risk drivers within discretionary strategies, proactively engaging with investment teams to drive better risk management.
• Utilize your risk management expertise to assist in expanding the overall risk framework and analytical infrastructure, fostering good risk practices across all functions.
• Engage with senior management and the Risk Committee, clearly communicating key risk issues and ensuring full transparency.
• Conduct research into new risk measurement and management techniques, collaborating with various teams, including Investment, Quant, and Tech.
• Stay abreast of market events and provide forward-thinking risk analysis to PMs, senior management, and the team.
• Assist with regulatory, client, and marketing requests, as well as any other duties that may arise within the organization.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to the professional development of the risk team and other departments.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Substantial experience in risk management, particularly within investment contexts.
• Specialized expertise in fixed income and credit strategies is essential.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with a keen ability to assess risk across various asset classes.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.
• Detailed understanding of risk management techniques, frameworks, and processes.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex risk information clearly to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Strong academic background, with a focus on finance, mathematics, or a related field.

If you are an experienced investment risk professional with a passion for driving robust risk management practices and have the expertise to work across various asset classes, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity.