Senior Investment Risk Manager

The Role
A dynamic and award-winning in-house investment team, which has recently obtained FCA approval and launched an exciting new collective fund range is seeking a Senior Investment Risk Manager. In this role you will support investment strategies and objectives through comprehensive risk analysis, and engage in various investment functions within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the organization's Investment Risk Framework.
• Perform risk modelling and analysis for assets and liabilities, both individually and at the portfolio level.
• Contribute to strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and investment decision-making processes.
• Maintain expertise in asset classes and their risk profiles, as well as pension liabilities.
• Serve as the expert on specific risk models and portfolio management systems.
• Employ best practices in investment risk management and asset-liability modelling.
• Enhance reporting mechanisms, focusing on regulatory compliance and risk transparency.
• Improve internal and external systems and processes, including data management.
• Collaborate with external parties to achieve objectives and enhance investment analytics.
• Offer innovative ideas and critique current methodologies.
• Educate team members and stakeholders on investment risk topics.
• Uphold the organization's policies and represent its values professionally.

Requirements

• Proven experience in multi-asset investment management or large asset ownership.
• Proficiency in industry-standard risk systems (e.g., BarraOne) and their application in investment decisions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various asset classes and investment strategies, including risk assessment.
• Track record of presenting investment proposals to high-level committees.
• Experience with SQL databases and programming languages (e.g., R, Python). (desirable)
• Academic background in a relevant field with a quantitative focus. (desirable)

What you get in return

In return, our client offers an exceptional total package and a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with two days in the office and three days working from home. Professional study and courses are also encouraged and supported. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished Investment Risk Manager seeking to be involved with multiple aspects of the investment function.

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