Investment Risk Oversight Specialist

Capital Group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off and health benefits

2-for-1 matching gifts

On-demand professional development

Job summary

Capital Group seeks an experienced IRO Specialist within the GRM Investment Risk Oversight team to provide independent risk oversight across Europe and Asia portfolios, including long-only UCITS and active ETFs. This role supports senior management and governance groups as well as fiduciary and client requests.

You will access investment management systems for risk oversight, engage in global risk initiatives, and collaborate across groups to ensure timely risk reporting and escalation.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of investment risk concepts including market, liquidity, credit and counterparty risk.
• Experience managing risk in an asset management context.
• Ability to resolve moderate to high-risk issues independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to plan processes and collaborate to meet deadlines.
• Awareness of confidentiality and integrity in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ongoing and periodic risk monitoring with access to investment systems.
• Lead/co-ordinate risk reporting for regulators and internal groups.
• Handle client-related risk management requests and inquiries.
• Understand, maintain, and implement the Risk Policy.
• Develop risk reporting for senior management and boards.
• Support global risk management initiatives and cross-border projects.

Skills

Investment risk concepts

Risk reporting

Regulatory liaison

Communication skills

Process planning

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Independent problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, or statistics

Job description

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

“I can influence my income.”

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

“I can lead a full life.”

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options

• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love

• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

The IRO Specialist will be a member of the GRM Investment Risk Oversight team responsible for the independent risk oversight (2 LoD) of Capital Group’s Europe and Asia portfolios, including long-only UCITS, active ETFs and others . This role will be the key in supporting the senior management and a point of contact for governance groups, Boards and Clients as the person supporting ongoing fiduciary oversight as well as supporting regulatory and/or client demands.

This role will have ongoing access to the investment management systems for the purpose of risk oversight and monitoring. It will be integrated globally and will require participation/engagement to global investment risk management related initiatives/queries.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible the ongoing and periodic oversight and monitoring of risk and compliance limits with full access to investment-related systems.

• Responsible for leading/coordinating risk reporting requirements as required from regulators through working with internal groups

• Responsible for leading/coordinating client demands relating to investment risk management

• Responsible for fully understanding, maintaining and executing the Risk Policy.

• Develop and provide risk reporting to senior management and oversight forums, including risk committees and boards

• Support global investment risk management related initiatives/questions

Skills/Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of investment risk management concepts, including market, liquidity, credit and counterparty risk. Familiarity with risk management approach for private markets assets such as private credit and private equity is a plus.

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in managing risk management frameworks, in particular investment risk management within an asset management firm

• Demonstrates sound judgment and ability to independently resolve matters of moderate to high-risk complexity.

• Demonstrates initiative by identifying issues and recommending comprehensive solutions.

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills with a diverse group of associates and senior business leaders.

• Demonstrates ability to plan processes and collaborate with a group or team to assure work is completed in a timely manner.

• Demonstrates ability to network and develop/maintain active relationships within and outside of the Group.

• Demonstrates organizational agility and ability to manage ambiguity.

• Demonstrates ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

• Self-directed with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently to consistently meet quality and time deadlines.

Core Requirements :

• 8+ years’ experience in risk management and/or risk reporting.

• Bachelors in quantitative subject such as Economics, Finance, or Statistics is preferable.