Senior Investment Risk Analyst - Private Markets (m f x)

E Fundresearch; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm based in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Senior Investment Risk Analyst to manage investment risks associated with private market investments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or a relevant field, at least 3 years of hands-on experience in risk management, and a strong understanding of quantitative methods. Familiarity with R, Python, SQL, and PowerBI will be highly advantageous. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work closely with the Private Markets team, drive risk management initiatives, and support organizational growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Workplace accommodations

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in risk management, preferably in private markets.
• Experience coding in R, Python, SQL, and/or PowerBI.
• Familiarity with ESG practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and manage investment risks associated with private market investments.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks.
• Monitor and report on risk exposures and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Risk management principles

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Ad hoc project analysis

Education

Degree in finance or related quantitative field

CFA qualification

Tools

R

Python

SQL

PowerBI

Aladdin

Job description

Senior Investment Risk Analyst - Private Markets (m f x) London

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life, and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviors of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity, we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role: Senior Investment Risk Analyst - Private Markets

The Senior Investment Risk Analyst reports to the Head of Investment Risk. The role involves working closely with the Private Markets team and other relevant departments to identify, assess, and manage investment risks associated with private market investments.

The role holder will be responsible for developing and implementing risk management frameworks, conducting risk assessments, and providing expert advice on risk mitigation strategies. They will also monitor and report on risk exposures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Develop strong relationships within the Private Markets Investment team to ensure understanding of investment risks and controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, providing opinions on the status of risk controls to ensure service continuity and customer protection.
• Embed the Investment Risk Framework within the business to drive risk management initiatives.
• Act as a business partner for the Private Markets team, offering investment risk advice to support risk management processes.
• Support new product initiatives through ad hoc project analysis.
• Analyze model portfolios at pre‑launch for market and liquidity risk.
• Create insightful portfolio analyses for discussions with senior analysts and fund managers.
• Conduct independent research to uncover portfolio and market risk insights to aid investment decisions.
• Participate in cross‑departmental initiatives to foster collaboration.
• Coordinate with performance teams to link risk analysis with fund performance.
• Engage in ad hoc risk analyses during fund management and client interactions.
• Build stakeholder relationships and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Manage change and governance effectively.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards and best practices in investment risk management.
• Possess solid working knowledge of risk management principles.
• Have in‑depth understanding of private market investments and associated risks, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in an investment‑facing market risk or quantitative finance role is preferred.
• Hold a degree in finance or a related quantitative field; CFA qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge of ESG practices is advantageous.
• Experience coding in R, Python, SQL, and/or PowerBI is highly preferred.
• Experience with Aladdin is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying ideas at different levels.
• Experience working with large datasets and strong quantitative skills are highly desired.
• Keen interest in learning and applying new skills.