Investment Risk Manager

Barclay Simpson; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading buy-side firm is seeking a Senior Investment Risk Manager to enhance their investment strategies in Central London. This role offers the unique opportunity to work alongside Portfolio Managers, actively communicating and assessing investment risks within Fixed Income portfolios. Ideal candidates will have strong investment risk experience, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and exceptional analytical and communication skills to impact investment decisions directly.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in investment risk within a buy-side or asset management environment.
• Deep understanding of Fixed Income instruments and portfolio construction.
• Ability to communicate complex risks clearly and commercially.

Responsibilities

• Assess and explain risk across fixed income portfolios.
• Provide meaningful, forward-looking risk analysis that influences investment decisions.
• Monitor key risk exposures and performance drivers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Senior Investment Risk Manager – Fixed Income | Leading Buy-Side Firm | Central London

Are you an experienced investment risk professional ready to take on a more dynamic, business-focused role?

We are working with a highly regarded buy-side investment firm based in Central London that is looking to hire a Senior Investment Risk Manager to join their high-performing team.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that sits within the business itself , rather than a siloed or independent risk function — giving you direct exposure to decision-making and strategy.

In this role, you’ll be embedded with the Portfolio Management team , acting as a strategic partner rather than just a control function. Your primary focus will be on Fixed Income strategies, covering a diverse and complex range of instruments. You’ll play a pivotal role in identifying, assessing, and communicating investment risk – with a clear mandate to add value rather than simply monitor risk.

This position is ideal for a risk professional who understands markets, speaks the same language as PMs, and is confident working in a high-accountability, front-office-facing environment. You’ll be expected to bring critical thinking, insight, and a proactive approach to managing risk – helping the business make informed decisions rather than limiting them.

Key responsibilities include:

Working closely with Portfolio Managers to assess and explain risk across fixed income portfolios Providing meaningful, forward-looking risk analysis that influences investment decisions Monitoring key risk exposures and performance drivers Building and enhancing tools, models, and frameworks for effective risk oversight Participating in investment committees and helping shape portfolio construction discussions

Ideal candidate profile:

Strong experience in investment risk within a buy-side or asset management environment Deep understanding of Fixed Income instruments, portfolio construction, and market risk dynamics Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex risks in a clear and commercial way Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced investment environment

This is more than a typical risk role – it’s a chance to make your mark in a business where risk is seen as a core part of the investment process, not an afterthought.

Location: Central London

Position: Senior Investment Risk Analyst – Fixed Income

Sector: Buy-Side / Asset Management

Ready to be closer to the action? Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

There is one catch - The client is looking for candidates to start asap - Candidates with notice periods of greater than 1 month need not apply.