Investment Risk Manager: AI-Enabled Oversight

Baillie Gifford & Co; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baillie Gifford & Co seeks an Investment Risk Manager to provide independent insight and challenge on portfolio risk, leading research and AI-enabled analytics for designated strategies. You will articulate risk credibly to investors and governance bodies, while mentoring Analysts and aligning risk with client expectations.

You will lead second-line risk engagement with investment teams, contribute to risk actions, and help advance the function's analytical toolkit and automation.

Qualifications

• A substantial track record in investment risk and portfolio analysis.
• Experience influencing senior decision-makers with evidence-based insights.
• Fluency in Python and SQL; practical AI experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk oversight for designated investment strategies and present risk reporting.
• Develop and lead research on portfolio construction and emerging risks.
• Deliver scalable AI-enabled analytics and workflows.
• Present material for risk discussions to boards and governance forums.
• Mentor Analysts within coverage pods.

Skills

Investment risk

Portfolio analysis

Python

SQL

AI tools

Research

Emerging markets knowledge

Communication

Line management

Education

Graduate degree

IMC accreditation

Tools

MSCI Barra

AI tooling

Job description

Baillie Gifford & Co seeks an Investment Risk Manager to provide independent insight and challenge on portfolio risk, leading research and AI-enabled analytics for designated strategies. You will articulate risk credibly to investors and governance bodies, while mentoring Analysts and aligning risk with client expectations.

You will lead second-line risk engagement with investment teams, contribute to risk actions, and help advance the function's analytical toolkit and automation.