Head of Investment Risk | London, UK | In-Office

Barclay Simpson; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit-focused hedge fund is seeking a highly skilled Head of Investment Risk in London. This senior role involves overseeing risk management for diverse strategies and requires extensive experience in credit and fixed income. You will lead a team, collaborate with executives, and enhance the fund's risk systems, contributing to strategic risk initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in credit and fixed income risk management.
• Experience managing risk teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of market and liquidity risks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk across various liquid strategies.
• Manage a team of quant analysts and support the CRO.
• Develop and maintain the fund’s risk infrastructure.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Python

Education

Degree in quantitative or financial discipline

Job description

Associate Director, Head of Risk & Treasury Recruitment

Head of Investment Risk for Fixed Income Hedge Fund

Head of Investment Risk – Fixed Income Hedge Fund
Location:London
Recruiter:Barclay Simpson

Barclay Simpson is working with a leading credit-focused hedge fund to appoint aHead of Investment Risk. This is a senior, high-impact role requiring deep expertise in credit and fixed income strategies, strong leadership skills, and excellent stakeholder management.

You will oversee risk across a wide range of liquid strategies including Long/Short Credit, Volatility, Capital Structure Arbitrage, Structured Credit, Distressed Debt, Convertible Arbitrage, FX, and Rates. The role also involves secondary coverage of illiquid credit such as Real Estate, Private Equity, Trade Finance, and ABS.

As Head of Investment Risk, you will manage a small team of quant analysts and act as deputy to the CRO, supporting with day-to-day responsibilities and stepping in when required. You’ll work closely with Portfolio Managers, the CIO, and CEO on risk queries and provide insight during Investment Committee and Due Diligence meetings.

A key aspect of the role involves developing and maintaining the fund’s risk infrastructure—this includes enhancing internal risk models, managing risk limits, building investor reporting, and supporting counterparty due diligence. You’ll also contribute to projects such as stress testing, back testing, and strategy reviews.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in risk management, particularly across credit and fixed income strategies
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing risk teams
• Deep understanding of market, credit, and liquidity risk
• Proficient in Python or similar programming tools
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Experience with P&L attribution and risk sensitivity analysis
• Familiarity with both liquid and illiquid investment strategies
• Excellent academic background in a quantitative or financial discipline

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing fund where you’ll play a critical role in shaping and executing risk strategy. The role offers strong visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to lead in a sophisticated, data-driven investment environment.

To apply, please contact Barclay Simpson or submit your CV via the link.

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