Senior Director - Investment Risk

Advanced Search; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search in Bahrain is seeking a Senior Director - Investment Risk to support the Chief Risk Officer in strengthening governance and independent risk oversight for strategic investments.

The role covers independent risk assessments across a diversified portfolio, governance enhancements, stress testing, and reporting to senior management and Boards, with mentoring of junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• CFA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualifications are advantageous.
• 8+ years’ experience within investment risk, investment analysis, private equity, asset management, investment banking, or related financial services.
• Strong experience assessing investment opportunities, including due diligence, financial modelling, valuations and risk analysis.
• Proven ability to provide independent risk challenge and influence senior stakeholders and governance committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent investment risk assessments across a diversified portfolio.
• Review investment proposals, models and valuations to identify risks.
• Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis and risk assessments on exposures.
• Prepare and present investment risk reporting and recommendations to senior management and boards.
• Monitor and enhance investment risk frameworks, policies, and governance processes.
• Analyse market conditions to identify emerging risks and impacts on portfolios.
• Partner with investment teams while mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Investment risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Valuations

Due diligence

Macroeconomic analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA or MBA advantageous

Job description

Our client is a leading financial services organisation with a diversified investment platform across multiple asset classes. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a Senior Director - Investment Risk to support the Chief Risk Officer in strengthening investment risk management, enhancing governance frameworks, and providing independent risk oversight to support strategic investment decisions.

Job description

Senior Director - Investment Risk

Location: Bahrain

About the Client

Our client is a leading financial services organisation with a diversified investment platform across multiple asset classes. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a Senior Director - Investment Risk to support the Chief Risk Officer in strengthening investment risk management, enhancing governance frameworks, and providing independent risk oversight to support strategic investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead independent investment risk assessments across a diversified portfolio, including private equity, real estate, private debt, and capital markets investments.
• Review investment proposals, due diligence materials, financial models, and valuations to identify key risks and provide independent challenge to investment decisions.
• Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and risk assessments to evaluate investment exposures, market conditions, and potential downside impacts.
• Prepare and present investment risk reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior management and Board-level committees.
• Monitor and enhance investment risk frameworks, including risk appetite, policies, limits, and governance processes.
• Analyse market conditions and macroeconomic trends to identify emerging risks and assess their impact on investment portfolios.
• Partner with investment teams and risk stakeholders while supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; CFA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualifications are advantageous.
• 8+ years’ experience within investment risk, investment analysis, private equity, asset management, investment banking, or a related financial services environment.
• Strong experience assessing investment opportunities, including due diligence reviews, financial modelling, valuations, and investment risk analysis.
• Proven ability to provide independent risk challenge and influence senior stakeholders, investment professionals, and governance committees.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, portfolio risks, and investment risk management methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide actionable insights.
• Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced investment environment.