Pensions Risk & Investment Associate
My Client is a Global Advisory Firm.
They a currently looking for an experienced Risk Management Specialist to work in a diverse consulting team.
You will be working in the Risk Management team which is comprised of investment professionals and actuaries.
My client works in partnership with employer covenant advisers, corporate finance specialists, transactions specialists, tax experts and accountants.
My client provides specialist advice mainly to sponsoring employers of occupational pension schemes.. The wider team also gives advice on transactions, international pensions, share schemes and financial reporting.
You will be working alongside both the Risk Management and wider pensions team, but with a particular focus on Risk Management. Your work will involve you supporting the senior members of the team throughout the UK. The work will be varied and will include asset liability modelling, risk and sensitivity modelling, sponsoring company analysis, implementation and providing ongoing consultancy support to clients. Ongoing support includes business development, technical input to on-going projects and helping clients deal with understanding risk exposure and market changes.
Requirements
Experience required
*A degree in finance, economics, mathematics or similar
*Knowledge of risk modelling and valuation of equities, bonds and derivatives
*Strong quantitative and analytical skills
*Commercial and outgoing approach
*Motivation and commitment
*The ability to pick up new skills quickly
*Working towards or interested in working towards the CFA charterholder qualification
Candidates would also ideally have some of the following:
*A good understanding of market risk management measurement techniques such as VaR
*Experience in explaining complex pensions ideas
*Knowledge of the pensions issues facing UK employers
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include the following:
*Using your risk valuation knowledge within a wide commercial context.
*Using the technical skills you have and build on them with commercial knowledge and project experience within a challenging environment.
*Taking on a wide-ranging portfolio of work while developing client exposure and business skills
*Maintaining regular contact with internal colleagues and external clients, including active account management.
*Assisting clients with their risk and investment related issues.
*Assisting the management team in developing new business.
*Advising businesses as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including other professionals such as Tax,
*Accounting, HR, wider employee reward and Corporate Finance.
Randstad Financial Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies Employment Business Regulations 2003 
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