Senior Investment Risk Manager

Barclay Simpson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institutional investor is seeking a Senior Investment Risk Manager in London. This hybrid role offers the chance to enhance risk systems and provide oversight across a diverse multi-asset portfolio. Candidates should have experience in investment risk within asset management and strong analytical skills. The position includes generous benefits and opportunities for significant impact in a fast-growing organization.

Benefits

Generous leave and pension

Hybrid and flexible working

Significant opportunities for impact

Qualifications

• Experience in investment risk or performance within asset management.
• Knowledge of multi-asset risk modeling and attribution.
• Exposure to both public and private markets.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present risk and performance analytics across all asset classes.
• Monitor portfolios against internal guidelines and escalate issues as required.
• Enhance models, reporting, and systems in collaboration with IT.
• Partner with external providers to build robust risk capabilities.
• Integrate ESG and climate-related risks into risk frameworks.

Skills

Investment risk analysis

Technical skills

Communication skills

Programming knowledge

Job description

Senior Investment Risk Manager
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)
Compensation: £110k+ base + bonus + excellent benefits

A leading institutional investor is looking for a Senior Investment Risk Manager to join its growing risk function. With strong expected growth and a focus on innovation, this newly created role offers the chance to shape systems, infrastructure, and processes while delivering independent oversight across a diverse, multi-asset DC portfolio (not DB pensions).

Overview

This is a high-profile opportunity to join a fast-growing, purpose-driven investor and play a central role in shaping its risk function.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present risk and performance analytics across all asset classes.
• Monitor portfolios against internal guidelines and escalate issues as required.
• Enhance models, reporting, and systems in collaboration with IT.
• Partner with external providers to build robust risk capabilities.
• Integrate ESG and climate-related risks into risk frameworks.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in investment risk or performance within asset management.
• Knowledge of multi-asset risk modelling and attribution.
• Exposure to both public and private markets.
• Strong technical and communication skills; programming knowledge a plus.

Package & Benefits

• Generous leave and pension
• Hybrid and flexible working (2 days per week in office)
• High-growth organisation with significant opportunities for impact

This is a high-profile opportunity to join a fast-growing, purpose-driven investor and play a central role in shaping its risk function.