Operational Risk Analyst - Asset Management (6 Month FTC)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm is urgently seeking an experienced Risk Analyst with a focus on investment and market risk. The role involves supporting the company's risk framework, conducting control testing, and maintaining risk policies. Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and applicable certifications. The position is offered on a fixed-term contract basis with a competitive salary ranging from £80k-£120k FTE.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of second-line risk experience within Investment Management.
• Hands-on experience with ICARA processes and documentation.
• Understanding of UK data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the company’s risk framework and reporting.
• Conduct regular control testing across functions.
• Develop and maintain risk policies.

Skills

Direct second-line risk experience

Knowledge of investment management functions

Investment risk experience

Experience in testing control frameworks

Education

University degree or 3 years relevant experience

Investment Operations Certificate

Investment Management Certificate

Risk specific qualifications

Job description

Job Description

We are assisting a leading asset manger with an immediate requirement for an experienced risk analyst who has experience of the buy-side

The Risk Analyst will be responsible for supporting in delivering annual Risk plan

This hands-on role will cover the broad spectrum of second-line risk, with exposure across all functions of the business as well as attendance at Risk & Compliance Committee and other sub-commitee meetings

Key Responsibilities include:

Risk:

• Supporting and developing the Company’s risk framework. This includes the end-to-end risk management process, ensuring identification of all risks, existing and proposed controls and control owners
• Carrying out regular control testing and evaluation across all functions, and ad-hoc focussed risk reviews
• Maintaining and developing all risk policies
• Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of investment risk reporting together with second line monitoring
• Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of enterprise risk reporting together with second line monitoring, including ensuring reported incidents are fully investigated with actions closed out
• Driving on-going evolution of risk dashboard and second line oversight, working with relevant stakeholders
• Addressing all internal and external queries related to Risk, including attending client meetings where required
• Working with the Compliance function as appropriate to ensure a strong second line of defence
• Ensuring strong relationships with relevant professional advisors
• Supporting the ICARA process, including scenario / stress testing, Wind-down and MiFIDPRU Public Disclosure
• Supporting regarding protecting Company data, including maintaining data classification matrix, data privacy policies and contractual agreements
• Supporting the CRCO regarding maintaining the vendor management framework, register and associated policies
• Supporting in carrying out secretarial functions

Other ad-hoc tasks as required

Education and Qualifications

University degree (if not at least 3 years relevant industry experience)

• Investment Operations Certificate
• Investment Management Certificate
• Risk specific qualifications

Relevant Knowledge and Experience

• Direct second-line risk experience within an Investment Management Risk Function (ideally 3+ years)
• Experience across both enterprise risk and investment risk
• Knowledge across all functions of an investment management firm and the value chain
• Experience in testing and developing control frameworks
• Hands on experience in end-to-end ICARA processes and associated documentation
• Understanding of UK data protection regulations

This role will be offered as a fixed term contract and it is imperative that you have experience in both market and investment risk from the buy-side

Compensation £80k-120k , FTE