Our client is a leading global alternative asset manager. They are looking to hire an Investment Risk Officer covering private credit. It will be a global role based from London. The role will assist on the implementation of its risk management framework.
Key responsibilities:
- provide independent analysis and management of funds’ risks (investment risk, credit risk, counterparty risk and liquidity risk)
- define risk profile, key risk indicators and risk appetite for each fund
- control and monitor investment restrictions, both statutory and internal as the second level of control
- continually maintain and improve in-house tools to monitor risk
- maintain and improve the stress testing framework
- prepare fund risk reports
- review and maintain fund risk management policies and frameworks
- review and validate legal and marketing documentation
The successful candidate is likely to be working in market risk or investment risk role in asset management, capital markets or alternative investments. They would ideally like someone with private credit/debt experience but would consider someone with a broader public markets investment risk background. The successful candidate will also have a strong educational background, a high attention to detail, be a problem solver and be able to work on multiple projects and work streams at any one time.