Head of Investment Risk - London Based - Asset Manager

eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to manage the Investment Risk function across diverse market funds. This pivotal role involves overseeing fund counterparty risk, market risk, and liquidity, while collaborating with investment teams to enhance the risk management framework. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the financial services market and a proven track record in investment risk management. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization that values strategic thinking and leadership. If you are ready to take on a challenging role that shapes the future of investment risk, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading investment risk functions within investment management.
• Strong understanding of various public and private asset products.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Investment Risk function across various market funds.
• Develop risk management frameworks and maintain risk metrics.

Skills

Financial services market knowledge

Investment risk management

Leadership qualities

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Barra

Knowledge of Risk Manager

Knowledge of Bloomberg

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Day to day responsibility for managing the Investment Risk function across private and public market funds, looking at fund counterparty risk, market risk, liquidity and credit risk.
• Overseeing fund liquidity risk, stress testing, redemption modelling across equities, fixed income, private equity, private debt, infrastructure and real estate asset classes working in tandem with the investment team
• Support the design, validation and implementation of models and other tools used to support the construct of the wider investment portfolio
• Work strategically to further develop the risk management framework and policy and to create and maintain a suite of risk metrics that accurately reflect the risk profile of the strategies
• Working with various teams to ensure optimisation of the services/functionality available to the investment teams
• Strong leadership qualities of bringing the team together, balancing BAU with change projects
• Keep the ex-co and board abreast of the key risks within the portfolio and report on a timely basis

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of the financial services market with a background in leading the investment risk function within an investment manager
• Deep knowledge of various products across public and private assets (both directly and indirectly invested)
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Strong leadership qualities
• Working knowledge of Barra, Risk Manager and Bloomberg ideally
• Excellent communication skills
• Strategic thinker and operator