Lead Investment Risk Specialist

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique investment management firm in London is seeking an experienced investment risk professional to lead and manage its Global Equities investment risk function. The successful candidate will work closely with Portfolio Managers, providing insights on risk positions and enhancing risk management processes. Candidates should have 10-15 years of experience in investment risk, a strong analytical background, and excellent communication skills. Professional qualifications such as CFA or FRM are an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of work experience in the investment risk space.
• Strong analytical background required.
• Ability to present technical information in a non-technical manner.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Equity Portfolio Managers to lead risk management activities.
• Engage closely with Portfolio Managers to advise on risk positions/exposures.
• Lead and maintain efficient risk portfolio analytics and research.
• Work closely with Sales/Marketing team and involved in client presentations.

Skills

Risk management

Data analytics

Communication

Analytical background

Education

Degree educated

CFA or FRM

Job description

Overview

Our client, a boutique long-only investment management firm is looking for an experienced investment risk to lead the investment risk function. The purpose of this role is to lead, develop and manage the Global Equities investment risk function in London. It's a front office-oriented risk function and the successful candidate must be comfortable engaging closely with Portfolio Managers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner with Global Equity Portfolio Managers to lead risk management activities
2. Engage closely with Portfolio Managers to advise on risk positions/exposures and provide valuable insights to the investment process
3. Lead and maintain efficient risk portfolio analytics and research
4. Lead and manage the continuous improvement of risk management processes and systems
5. Act as data analytics specialist within the firm to provide best in class data analytics solutions
6. Work closely with Sales/Marketing team and involved in client presentations

Candidate Profile

1. Minimum 10-15 years of work experience in the investment risk space
2. Working knowledge of fundamental equity strategies
3. Strong analytical background
4. Degree educated
5. Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM an advantage
6. Excellent communication skills; ability to present technical information in a non-technical manner