Investment Risk Director

Barclay Simpson; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Scotland is seeking a Senior Risk Leader to provide independent risk assessments and enhance risk policies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in investment and credit risk, excellent judgement, and knowledge of UK financial regulations. This hybrid role offers a challenging opportunity to mentor colleagues and present risk insights to investment committees.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in investment risk or credit risk within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong expertise in corporate credit analysis and distressed investment recovery.
• Knowledge of UK financial regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, robust risk assessments of investments.
• Challenge and advise colleagues to ensure sound risk management.
• Mentor colleagues and deputise for the Head of Investment Risk.

Skills

Investment risk analysis

Corporate credit analysis

Equity and debt structuring

Judgement and communication

Education

Professional qualifications such as FRM, CFA or equivalent

Job description

The Role

As part of the Governance, Legal, Risk & Compliance function (Second Line of Defence), you will:

• Provide independent, robust risk assessments of both potential and existing investments.
• Challenge and advise colleagues in Investments, Portfolio Management, and across the business to ensure sound risk management.
• Present independent risk views and recommendations to Investment Committees.
• Develop and enhance risk policies, frameworks, and processes.
• Mentor colleagues and deputise for the Head of Investment Risk when required.

Location

Location: Scotland

Role Type

Role Type: Hybrid – Contract

About You

We are looking for a senior risk leader with:

• Significant experience in investment risk or credit risk within a regulated financial services environment.
• A proven background across private equity, venture capital, private debt, project finance, or commercial lending.
• Strong expertise in corporate credit analysis, equity and debt structuring, and distressed investment recovery.
• The ability to analyse complex information, exercise sound judgement, and clearly communicate risk insights.
• Knowledge of UK financial regulatory requirements, and ideally UK/EU subsidy control regulations.
• Professional qualifications such as FRM, CFA or equivalent (highly desirable).