Risk Manager (liquid assets)

Carne Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Dublin is seeking a Risk Manager with at least 5 years of experience in portfolio oversight, risk management, and investment compliance. The role involves monitoring risks at client funds, generating risk analytics, and engaging with fund stakeholders. Candidates should have a third level qualification and strong IT skills, with knowledge of risk systems being desirable. Join us in a dynamic environment committed to diversity and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in portfolio oversight, risk management, or investment compliance.
• Professional qualification in Risk or related discipline (e.g., FRM, CAIA, CFA) desirable.
• Knowledge of key risk metrics for liquid funds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor investment and operational risks at client funds.
• Generate periodic risk analytics using risk reporting tools.
• Respond to material risk issues at client funds.

Skills

Portfolio oversight

Risk management

Investment compliance

Excellent IT skills

Education

Third level qualification or equivalent

Tools

Risk Metrics

Bloomberg

Investment compliance solutions

Job description

Role Details

Name: Risk Manager (liquid assets)

Location: Dublin

Employment type: Permanent

Department: Client Operations

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in portfolio oversight, risk management and/or investment compliance.
• Hold a third level qualification (or equivalent).
• Professional qualification in Risk or a related discipline such as FRM, CAIA or CFA desirable.
• Excellent IT skills, ideally with some knowledge of Risk systems such as Risk Metrics, Bloomberg, or investment compliance solutions for investment funds.
• Ideally UCITS Management Company/AIFM and/or MiFID experience but not essential.
• Knowledge of key risk metrics for liquid funds.

Description

At Carne Group, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Risk professional with liquid asset experience to join the growing and dynamic Risk team in Carne’s Dublin office.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing monitoring of investment and operational risks at client funds to ensure that each continues to be managed in line with investment objectives, policy and within its investment risk and relevant regulatory restrictions.
• Provide feedback and challenge to portfolio managers and risk professionals where appropriate.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes, including ESG developments as relates to the funds industry.
• Generate periodic risk analytics utilising in-house and/or third-party risk reporting tools.
• Liaise with fund’s stakeholders such as investment managers, administrators, auditors, etc.
• Respond immediately to any material risk issues that arise at client funds by escalating it to the appropriate authority within the company.
• Generate both regular and exception-based risk reporting for both fund boards and the management company that enables each to fulfil their governance obligations related to the risk management of funds under their management.
• Engage in risk committee and valuation committee meetings.
• Support the development of Carne’s proprietary system, Curator, with respect to Risk Analytics.

Competencies

• Teamwork (Team player) Develops relationships within and across teams, working collaboratively to resolve potential challenges quickly.
• Effective Communication Communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner.
• Planning and Organising Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term.
• Analytical (Attention to detail) Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights.
• Strategic Focus (Problem-Solving) Thinks strategically, thrives on innovation, considers the wider picture to identify new approaches to enhance business impact.
• Adaptability Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities.
• Drive and Motivation Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this.
• Client-centric focus Motivated by customer-facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service.

About Carne Group

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that members of other under‑represented groups tend not to apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.