Risk Manager - Pension Fund

Hanover; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover is seeking an Associate Partner to become a Risk Manager based in Dubai, focused on portfolio integrity and performance analysis. This position involves overseeing risk metrics, enhancing reporting standards, and working closely with IT on tech solutions. Ideal candidates will possess strong qualifications in finance and programming.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in risk and performance, ideally across public and private markets.
• Proven ability in financial reporting, performance attribution, and risk analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio performance reporting, attribution analysis, and stakeholder communication.
• Enhance risk and return reporting in collaboration with the Global Custodian.

Skills

Financial reporting

Performance attribution

Risk analytics

Statistical knowledge

Programming (Python, R, SQL, VBA)

Data tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Education

CFA, CPA, or FRM

Strong academic grounding in finance or statistics

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Associate Partner at Hanover Executive Search | Hedge Funds | Private Equity | Achieve remarkable results through exceptional people

Hanover Search have been instructed exclusively by our client in Dubai to find a talented risk manager to drive portfolio integrity through sharp risk-return analysis using smarter performance tools. This is a key role in shaping policy for a leading Family Office.

***Please note, this role is based in Dubai and will require relocation***

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee portfolio performance reporting, attribution analysis, and stakeholder communication.
• Enhance risk and return reporting in collaboration with the Global Custodian.
• Address operational challenges affecting investment performance, including pricing, derivatives, and cash flows.
• Work with IT to develop technology solutions for performance reporting and data integration.
• Implement policies and procedures to resolve operational issues and mitigate business risk.
• Support risk reporting and due diligence on investment funds, evaluating performance and peer comparisons.
• Present financial market updates with insights on valuations, flows, and sentiment.
• Develop a strategic chartbook incorporating market trends, valuations, and macroeconomic data.
• Contribute to the investment house view and collaborate on asset allocation frameworks.

Role Overview

• Monitor and manage portfolio risks across asset classes; rebalance in line with internal targets.
• Lead rebalancing analysis and produce clear, action-oriented memos.
• Oversee third-party managers and track performance of listed and private investments.
• Develop and refine risk metrics, dashboards, and early warning systems.
• Deliver ex-ante and ex-post risk analysis across public and private assets.
• Define risk budgets and monitor tracking error for active mandates.
• Build policies for robust risk oversight and portfolio governance.
• Lead attribution analysis (Brinson, factor-based) and calculate returns (IRR, TWR).
• Align performance reporting across platforms with strong controls.

Key Skills Needed

• CFA, CPA, or FRM preferred; strong academic grounding in finance or statistics.
• 4–7 years in risk and performance, ideally across public and private markets.
• Proven ability in financial reporting, performance attribution, and risk analytics.
• Exposure to risk frameworks, governance, and compliance.
• Advanced statistical and econometric knowledge; solid grasp of portfolio theory.
• Strong programming abilities (Python, R, SQL, VBA).
• Proficient with data tools like Power BI and Tableau.

If you would like further information on the role please do not hesitate to contact me on [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting

• Industries

  Investment Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Management

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