Investment Risk Specialist - First Class Boutique Asset Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Investment Risk professional to enhance their risk management processes for equity funds. In this pivotal role, you will support the development of risk reporting frameworks, conduct thorough analyses of portfolio performance, and collaborate with internal teams to align risk strategies with investment objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in investment risk, familiarity with statistical software, and excellent communication skills to convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a reputable firm in a dynamic market environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years' experience in an investment risk role.
• Knowledge of risk tools and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing risk reporting frameworks for equity portfolios.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis for portfolio risks.

Skills

Investment Risk Management

Risk Reporting

Data Analysis

Statistical Software (Python, R, Excel)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Barra

RiskMetrics

Portfolio Management Systems

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

My client is a highly regarded boutique Investment Manager currently searching for an Investment Risk professional to join their team in London to play a crucial role in supporting their risk management processes for their equity funds.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Measurement and Reporting:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of risk reporting frameworks, including regular updates on equity portfolio risk metrics (e.g., Value at Risk, tracking error, volatility, drawdown, etc.).
• Produce and analyse risk reports to provide insights into portfolio performance, risk exposures, and market conditions.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate portfolio risks under different market conditions.
• Support daily monitoring of portfolio risk exposures and ensure compliance with the firm’s risk limits and guidelines.
• Work closely with portfolio managers to identify potential risk issues and provide timely recommendations for mitigating those risks.
• Continuously review and improve risk measurement tools and methodologies.

Data Analysis and Modelling:

• Analyse historical performance, volatility, and correlation of equity instruments to provide forward-looking risk assessments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk models to enhance investment decision-making and portfolio optimisation.

Collaboration with Internal Teams:

• Collaborate with portfolio managers and compliance teams to ensure alignment between risk management strategies and investment objectives.
• Provide regular updates and advice to senior management on equity portfolio risk profiles.

Market Research:

• Keep abreast of global market trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices in risk management, with a focus on equities.
• Support ad-hoc research requests related to risk-related queries from the investment teams.

You will need to demonstrate:

• 3-7 years' experience in an investment risk role with another asset or investment manager.
• Knowledge of risk tools and systems eg Barra, RiskMetrics), and statistical software (e.g., Python, R, Excel).
• Understanding of risk metrics such as VaR, beta, and drawdown.
• Experience in risk reporting and familiarity with portfolio management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Competent Excel skills, and knowledge of programming languages (Python, R, etc.) is highly desirable.

Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable.