A prestigious European asset manager are looking for an experienced market risk executive to become a cornerstone of their risk business. recruitment
A prestigious European asset manager are looking for an experienced market risk executive to become a cornerstone of their risk business.
The successful candidate will assume responsibility for implementing change with the groups strategy and improving their profitability. There will be very little focus on reporting and much more emphasis on management of the fund and building the team into an industry leading unit.
You will become a lead figure within market risk and be required to drive the team forward, developing the platform of the group and enhancing risk strategy. You will analyse the firms portfolio and will work closely with the CRO, being a key decision maker for the risk business.
The Risk manager will perform the following tasks:
• Working with portfolio managers to develop model portfolios consistent with the investment strategy established by the Investment Committee, and then enforcing adherence to the model portfolio framework
• Monitoring the composition of risk within portfolios and at the firm-wide level in areas such as market risk, concentration risk, liquidity risk and counterparty risk
• Anticipating and addressing potential issues in the form of market, counterparty and operational risk
• Attributing the drivers of relative performance and sources of tracking error
• Implementing change across risk, enhancing strategy to improve performance.
• Explaining risk management function, process and controls to institutional clients, consultants and prospects.
Please send all applications to risk@selbyjennings.com