An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and analytical professional to join our client’s Investment Risk team. This role covers multiple dimensions of investment risk — including Market, Liquidity, Counterparty, and Event Risk — across a broad range of equity strategies.
As an Investment Risk Manager, you’ll provide both regulatory reporting and value-added insights to support the Investment Management Leadership Team and Portfolio Managers. You’ll play a key role in shaping investment risk analytics, supporting new product launches, and advancing the team’s automation and operating model initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage daily investment risk checks, reporting, and regulatory processes.
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Produce and interpret risk reports for internal stakeholders, ensuring outputs meet business needs.
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Become a subject matter expert on risk models, explaining key metrics and drivers to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Contribute to investment review meetings, providing insight and constructive challenge to support portfolio construction.
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Support the evolution of the Investment Risk Target Operating Model and automation projects.
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Partner on new business initiatives, fund launches, and product changes, ensuring effective risk oversight.
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Conduct horizon scanning to identify and communicate emerging risks and potential mitigations.
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Deliver ad hoc risk analysis, including pre-launch modelling and client-specific reporting.
Skills & Experience
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2–5 years’ experience in equities, ideally within an asset management or investment risk environment.
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Strong analytical and quantitative skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Confident communicator able to translate complex risk concepts for varied audiences.
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Highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Proficient in Excel (advanced level required); knowledge of VBA, Power BI, Python, SQL, Snowflake, or Aladdin is advantageous.
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Resilient and adaptable, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and professional development.
This role offers the chance to work closely with senior investment professionals, contribute to strategic initiatives, and shape a best-in-class investment risk function within a dynamic, evolving environment.