Investment Risk Manager - Multi Asset

Man Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative investment management firm in London is seeking an energetic Risk Manager for its Investment Risk Management team. The role involves independent risk monitoring and management across multi-asset class portfolios. Candidates should have over 5 years of Market Risk experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Python. This position offers a collaborative working environment, flexible arrangements, and an extensive benefits package including community volunteering leave, career development opportunities, and competitive holidays.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Community volunteering leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Market Risk at a leading Investment Bank or Investment Manager.
• Knowledge of major asset classes and risk management techniques.
• Strong financial and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk across the business.
• Collaborate with investment teams to manage risk effectively.
• Escalate relevant information to Senior Management.

Skills

Market Risk experience

Portfolio risk management techniques

VaR modelling

Stress testing

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Python programming

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 30 September 2025

The Role:

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated Risk Manager to be part of a dynamic Investment Risk Management team, with focus on market and liquidity risk. This exciting and varied role will cover a range of multi-asset class portfolios blending across all of the Investment Engines within Man Group, including both discretionary and systematic strategies, across public and private markets. Man Solutions is a fast growing area of the business and this is a fantastic opportunity for an intellectually curious risk professional to add value and take ownership.

The main focus of the role will be independent risk monitoring, management, and risk-related research. There will be plenty of interactions across multiple teams from interfacing with stakeholders to helping support fund launches.

Your Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage risk across the business, including limit checking
• Work closely with investment teams to ensure awareness and challenge to ensure that risk is managed appropriately
• Work with all areas within the business to resolve risk issues as they arise
• Escalate relevant information to Senior Management in timely fashion, communicated clearly and concisely, to ensure transparency of key risks
• Closely follow market events, and proactively share risk analysis with the team, senior management and PMs
• Further develop the Man risk management process and broaden awareness and good risk management practices across all functions
• Conduct research into new risk measurement / risk management techniques
• Assisting with regulatory, client and marketing requests and other duties as may be required by broader Man Group from time to time

Your Background:

• 5+ years proven Market Risk experience at a leading Investment Bank/Investment Manager
• Knowledge and interest in major asset classes and portfolio risk management techniques
• A detailed understanding of VaR modelling and stress testing
• Strong communication, with a solutions focussed approach
• Strong financial, analytical and quantitative skills
• Python or similar programming skills
• Educated to degree level

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [e-mail].