Risk Business Partner - Investments

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm seeks a dynamic Risk Business Partner with expertise in investments. The role includes managing risk across investment teams, developing assessments, and influencing the risk management strategy. This is a hybrid position requiring attendance at London and Crawley offices alongside remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management in investment or asset management.
• Strong understanding of market risks and investment products.
• Experience with risk reporting in a regulated environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investment leadership to manage risk.
• Lead development of risk assessments and scenario analysis.
• Monitor risk exposures and recommend strategies.

Skills

Risk Management

Investment Strategies

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

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Risk Business Partner - Investments, slough

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Client:

Lutine Bell

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are working in partnership with a leading investment management firm to find a dynamic Risk Business Partner with a strong background in Investments. This is a key role within their second line risk function, offering the chance to shape the risk agenda across their investment teams and contribute directly to the firm’s long-term success.

This role offers hybrid working and will require 1 day in their London office and 1 day in their Crawley office and 3 days WFH.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investment leadership to assess and manage risk across strategic and operational activities
• Lead the development of risk assessments, including scenario analysis and remediation planning
• Monitor risk exposures against appetite, identify variances, and recommend optimisation strategies
• Support the preparation of board and senior management risk reports and MI to inform decision-making
• Review and provide input on risk aspects of investment-related projects and initiatives
• Track and analyse key risk indicators, identifying potential trigger events and performance trends
• Lead reviews of governance, investment programs, and control frameworks to ensure alignment and compliance
• Influence the strategic direction of risk management by integrating external insights and regulatory developments
• Drive continuous improvement in risk practices and promote a strong risk-aware culture
• Ensure adherence to the Group Risk Framework, Treating Customers Fairly principles, and company values

Experience Required

• Proven experience in a risk management role within the investment or asset management sector
• Strong understanding of investment products, strategies, and market risks
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and governance standards
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders
• Skilled in analysing risk data, developing insights, and communicating findings effectively
• A proactive, commercially-minded approach to risk partnering and business support
• Experience with risk reporting and oversight in a regulated environment is highly desirable