Head of Investment Oversight | London, UK | Hybrid

Marks Sattin FS; London; Hybrid; GBP 91,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Investment Oversight to lead a dynamic team in managing investment risks and performance. This pivotal role involves developing a robust oversight framework, collaborating with portfolio managers, and driving sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in financial services, particularly in asset management, and have a strong grasp of regulatory requirements. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence, where your leadership will shape the future of investment oversight.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial services, ideally in asset management.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a financial context.
• Strong understanding of multi-factor models and investment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Investment Oversight team to manage investment risks and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insightful risk analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GIPS standards and best practices.

Skills

Relationship and stakeholder management

Effective team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Finance, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Oracle

Snowflake

AWS

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Bloomberg MAC

Axioma

Dimension

CRD

AIM

Job description

Head of Investment Oversight

Marks Sattin FS, London, United Kingdom

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Posted 3 days ago | Hybrid | Permanent | GBP 91,000 - GBP 150,000 per annum

Main Purpose of the Role

The primary responsibility is to lead the Investment Oversight team, establishing and maintaining a robust framework for the independent management of investment risks and performance across portfolios. The role also involves supporting stakeholders with timely, accurate portfolio data and reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate all investment risks. Develop and maintain an investment oversight framework aligned with market best practices and regulatory requirements. Ensure adherence to risk limits and investment guidelines.
2. Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts, and traders to understand risk appetite, challenge portfolio construction, and deliver insightful risk and performance analysis. Communicate key findings clearly to support decision-making.
3. Incorporate climate and broader ESG risks management into the investment oversight framework.
4. Utilize technology to automate workflows and reporting, reducing reliance on spreadsheets and enabling scalability.
5. Validate models used by the team, communicate assumptions and limitations to relevant committees.
6. Respond accurately and promptly to RFPs, due diligences, and information requests. Support business development with automated, self-service solutions.
7. Maintain robust investment valuation processes, including oversight of fund administrators, shadow NAV control, and valuation assessments.
8. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of portfolio data across systems.
9. Produce investment reports such as factsheets, institutional reports, and committee packs.
10. Ensure compliance with GIPS standards and best practices.
11. Contribute to product development, ensuring all risks, performance, and reporting requirements are met.
12. Promote a culture of financial awareness, resource optimization, and cost savings without compromising quality or strategy.
13. Manage team activities and performance to meet service levels, client, and regulatory requirements.
14. Ensure team skills are up-to-date and foster a high-performance environment.
15. Drive sustainability initiatives proactively.
16. Maintain understanding of regulatory requirements and market best practices.
17. Own policies and procedures as per Governance Framework.
18. Represent the department on committees and working groups proactively.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Degree in a numerical discipline preferred (e.g., Finance, Mathematics, Physics).
• 10+ years in financial services, ideally in asset management.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience with relational databases and data management platforms (e.g., Oracle, Snowflake, AWS).
• Scripting experience (e.g., SQL, Python) and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of multi-factor models (e.g., Bloomberg MAC, Axioma).
• Experience leveraging AI tools for scalability.
• Knowledge of UCITS and AIFMD regulations.
• Liquidity risk management experience.
• Hands-on experience with equity, fixed income, and derivatives instruments.
• Experience with investment management platforms (e.g., Dimension, CRD, AIM).
• Understanding of investment accounting principles.
• Experience delivering presentations to senior management and clients.

Skills

• Relationship and stakeholder management.
• Effective team leadership and management skills.
• Ability to address issues constructively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Constructive challenge and problem-solving skills.
• Time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Numerate with strong mathematical/statistical understanding.
• Strong analytical skills.

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