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Investment Risk VP
Vice President – Investment Risk
(Hybrid/Remote options available)
Salary: Competitive base + bonus
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Are you an experienced investment risk professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading alternative investment firm as a Vice President, Investment Risk, playing a central role in the oversight of complex, multi-asset portfolios across Europe.
About the Role
As VP, Investment Risk, you will work within a central Group Risk function, acting as a second line of defence. You will be responsible for forming independent risk opinions on high-value investments, both before and after Investment Committee, across asset classes including NPLs, real estate, private credit, and M&A.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead risk oversight for complex transactions and provide formal risk input at Investment Committee.
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Engage closely with front-line investment teams across Europe on both pre- and post-deal analysis.
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Develop and implement robust investment risk frameworks, tools, and reporting practices.
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Represent Group Risk in senior forums related to investment and portfolio management.
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Conduct post-acquisition, independent thematic reviews.
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Collaborate cross-functionally, including with ESG and compliance, to integrate broader risk considerations.
About You
We are looking for a proactive, commercially aware professional with:
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Significant experience in investment risk management, underwriting, valuation or lending, ideally from a fund or banking environment.
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Deep knowledge of distressed debt, private credit, and real estate investments.
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Strong academic background – Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; CFA, CAIA or FRM preferred.
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Confident stakeholder management and communication skills – comfortable working across functions and jurisdictions.
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A strategic mindset with hands-on capability, able to influence across the investment lifecycle.
Why Apply?
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Strategic impact – work closely with senior decision-makers and influence deal outcomes.
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Complex, high-value transactions – gain exposure to a wide variety of asset classes and structures.
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Collaborative culture – engage directly with investment, ESG, and risk teams in a dynamic environment.
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Flexible working – roles available across multiple locations with hybrid or remote options.
We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
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