Investment Risk Manager

Weekday AI; Mumbai; Presencial; INR 2.500.000 - 4.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Weekday is seeking an experienced Investment Risk Manager based in Mumbai to oversee risk management across mutual fund schemes and asset management portfolios. You will identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate market, credit, and liquidity risks, and build frameworks aligned with regulatory guidelines and internal policies.

You will collaborate with portfolio managers, compliance, and senior management to ensure risk-aware investment decisions, develop risk reports and dashboards, and support

Formación

• 6–15 years of relevant investment risk experience in mutual funds/AMC/financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk measurement, markets, and portfolio construction.
• Proven experience managing market, credit, and liquidity risks across portfolios.
• Bachelor's/Master's in Finance/Economics/Commerce; CFA/FRM preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and enhance investment risk management frameworks and policies.
• Monitor portfolio risk exposures and assess market, credit, and liquidity risks.
• Conduct VaR, stress, scenario, and sensitivity analyses.
• Evaluate credit risk in debt securities and fixed-income investments.
• Monitor liquidity risk, concentration, and redemption patterns.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and insights for committees.
• Collaborate with fund managers to identify emerging risks and guide decisions.
• Ensure SEBI mutual fund guidelines and internal risk policies compliance.

Conocimientos

Investment Risk Management

Portfolio Risk Management

Mutual Funds / Asset Management / AMC

Market Risk Management

Credit Risk Analysis

Liquidity Risk Management

Portfolio Monitoring and Risk Analysis

Risk Modelling and Stress Testing

Value at Risk (VaR)

Regulatory Compliance

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Commerce

CFA/FRM or equivalent certifications preferred

Herramientas

Advanced Excel

SQL

Python

Risk Analytics Tools

Descripción del empleo

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min Experience: 6+ years
Location: Mumbai
JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced and analytical Investment Risk Manager to oversee investment and portfolio risk management across mutual fund schemes and asset management portfolios. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating various investment risks, including market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk.

The role involves developing risk management frameworks, monitoring portfolio exposures, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal investment policies. The candidate will work closely with portfolio managers, investment teams, compliance, and senior management to ensure that investment decisions align with the organisation's risk appetite and long-term objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance investment risk management frameworks, policies, and methodologies across various investment portfolios.
• Monitor portfolio risk exposures and assess potential risks associated with market movements, interest rate fluctuations, credit events, and liquidity constraints.
• Conduct detailed market risk analysis, including Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and portfolio volatility assessments.
• Evaluate credit risk associated with debt securities, corporate bonds, money market instruments, and other fixed-income investments.
• Monitor liquidity risk by assessing portfolio liquidity, asset concentration, redemption patterns, and potential liquidity mismatches.
• Analyse portfolio performance, asset allocation, sector exposure, concentration risk, and adherence to investment mandates.
• Establish risk limits, monitor breaches, investigate exceptions, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports, dashboards, and analytical insights for investment committees and senior management.
• Collaborate with fund managers and investment teams to identify emerging risks and ensure informed investment decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with SEBI regulations, mutual fund guidelines, internal risk policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic reviews of risk models, portfolio valuations, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Identify potential market disruptions and provide recommendations to minimise portfolio losses and protect investor interests.

Must-Have Skills

• Investment Risk Management
• Portfolio Risk Management
• Mutual Funds / Asset Management / AMC
• Market Risk Management
• Credit Risk Analysis
• Liquidity Risk Management
• Portfolio Monitoring and Risk Assessment
• Risk Modelling and Stress Testing
• Value at Risk (VaR)
• Regulatory Compliance

Good-to-Have Skills

• Fixed Income and Debt Market Analysis
• Equity and Debt Portfolio Management
• Derivatives and Financial Instruments
• ALM (Asset Liability Management)
• Financial Modelling and Quantitative Analysis
• Advanced Excel, SQL, Python, or Risk Analytics Tools
• Knowledge of SEBI and AMFI regulations

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 6–15 years of relevant experience in investment risk, portfolio risk, market risk, or risk management within the mutual fund, AMC, asset management, or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of investment products, financial markets, portfolio construction, and risk measurement techniques.
• Proven experience in managing market, credit, and liquidity risks across investment portfolios.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, or a related discipline. CFA, FRM, or equivalent professional certifications will be preferred.