Head of Investment Risk

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

Head of Investment Risk:

  • London
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job reference: JL41576

Job Title:
Head of Investment Risk

Overview:

As the Head of Investment Risk, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and stability of our organization's investment portfolio.

You will lead a team responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing various risks associated with our investment strategies, with a focus on maximizing returns while minimizing potential losses.

Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding our investment decisions and safeguarding our assets against market volatility and other external factors.


Responsibilities:

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Risk Identification and Assessment:

  • Identify and analyse potential risks associated with investment opportunities across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and real assets.
  • Assess the impact of macroeconomic trends, geopolitical events, regulatory changes, and other external factors on investment risks.
  • Utilize quantitative models, stress testing, scenario analysis, and other risk management tools to quantify and evaluate risks.
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Risk Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Develop and implement risk monitoring processes to track the performance and exposure of our investment portfolio in realtime.
  • Generate regular risk reports and presentations for senior management, board members, and other stakeholders, highlighting key risk metrics, trends, and mitigation strategies.
  • Establish risk limits and thresholds for different investment strategies and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
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Portfolio Optimization:

  • Collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and other stakeholders to optimize the riskreturn profile of our investment portfolio.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to enhance portfolio diversification, asset allocation, and riskadjusted returns.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in managing investment risks through process improvements and technology enhancements.
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Risk Mitigation and Hedging:

  • Develop and implement hedging strategies to mitigate specific risks within the investment portfolio, such as market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and counterparty risk.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of hedging instruments, such as options, futures, swaps, and structured products, in reducing portfolio volatility and downside risk.
  • Monitor and adjust hedging positions in response to changing market conditions and risk dynamics.
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Team Leadership and Development:

  • Lead a team of risk management professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Promote crossfunctional collaboration and knowledge sharing within the risk management team and across other departments.
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory developments in investment risk management, and ensure that our risk management processes remain robust and uptodate.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CFA, FRM) preferred.
  • Proven experience in investment risk management, preferably within asset management, investment banking, or a related financial services industry.
  • Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and risk management principles, with expertise in quantitative analysis, statistics, and modeling.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and influence decisionmaking at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated track record of strategic thinking, problemsolving, and decisionmaking in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
  • Familiarity with risk management tools and systems (e.g., Bloomberg, MSCI RiskMetrics, FactSet, Aladdin) and proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL) is a plus.

Location:
[London]

Benefits:
Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Application Process:
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for this position.

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