Investment Risk Manager
Investment Risk Manager
Your opportunity
Support Portfolio Managers in improving the risk/return profile for investors. Collaborate closely with Portfolio Managers, identify all sources of risk, and take ownership of resolving issues.
Develop and automate risk analytics, linking market trends with portfolio performance.
Ensure portfolio risk profiles meet client expectations and escalate concerns to senior management.
Utilize various risk models and expert judgment to design and analyze risk reports for Portfolio Managers and senior management.
Lead regular risk oversight meetings with Portfolio Managers.
Partner with investment teams on risk budgeting, portfolio construction, and optimization strategies.
Innovate in portfolio risk analysis by creating new, insightful analyses.
Collaborate with the independent risk team and other business support teams.
Implement and develop quantitative solutions and external systems for risk management.
Enhance the infrastructure for generating risk reports across asset classes.
Work with IT to prioritize development and ensure consistency in approach.
Present to clients, prospects, and Fund Boards.
Network externally to bring best practices and new ideas into the firm.
Mentor and manage Risk Managers and Analysts.
Assist with seed capital hedging management.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
What to expect when you join us
Must have skills
Experience in a similar risk manager role covering multi-asset strategies.
Strong quantitative skills.
Extensive knowledge of capital markets and derivatives instruments.
Proficiency in risk models, analytics, and stress testing.
Knowledge of data science applications.
Coding skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SQL).
Excellent communication skills and ability to present detailed analysis clearly.
Highly analytical and detail-oriented.
Leadership and mentoring mindset.
Proactive and self-sufficient.
Ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients.
Nice to have skills
Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Quantitative Finance, Statistics).
CFA, FRM, or similar qualifications, or progress toward completion.
Knowledge of Bloomberg, RiskMetrics, Barra, or similar systems.
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