Investment Risk Manager

Pure Search; Greater London; On-site; USD 66,916 - 120,449; Full time

Job summary

An international investment management firm is seeking a motivated professional to join its Risk Management team. This role focuses on assessing investment and portfolio risks, particularly in Private Equity and Real Estate. You will conduct in-depth risk assessments, perform portfolio evaluations, and present insights to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact decision-making in a dynamic team, enhancing your career in risk management within a global firm. If you have a strong analytical background and experience in investment risk, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in investment management or financial services.
• Experience in investment risk or credit risk in private markets or investment banking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth risk assessments for proposed investments.
• Perform portfolio risk evaluations using scenario analysis and stress testing.
• Develop and maintain risk reports for executive stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Modelling

Valuation Methodologies

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

VBA

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

This range is provided by Pure Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

I'm working exclusively with my client, an international investment management firm, who are seeking a highly motivated and analytical professional to join its Risk Management team. This role will focus on assessing investment and portfolio risks, particularly in Private Equity and Real Estate, while also contributing to broader enterprise risk management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth risk assessments for proposed investments, offering independent analysis to senior leadership.
• Perform portfolio risk evaluations using scenario analysis, stress testing, and other methodologies.
• Present insights to the Investment Committee as part of the due diligence process.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Finance, and Investor Relations to enhance risk management strategies.
• Develop and maintain risk reports and dashboards for executive stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• You MUST have experience in investment risk or credit risk in private markets or investment banking.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in investment management or financial services.
• Proficient in financial modelling and valuation methodologies.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., VBA, Python, SQL) and data visualisation (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team in a global firm, contributing to high-impact decision-making and furthering your career in risk management.

Please note you MUST have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and currently be in an investment risk role in private markets business or investment bank.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Investment Management and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals