Head of Investment Risk

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom eFinancialCareers Full time

Responsibilities:

  • Day to day responsibility for managing the Investment Risk function across private and public market funds, looking at fund counterparty risk, market risk, liquidity and credit risk.
  • Overseeing fund liquidity risk, stress testing, redemption modelling across equities, fixed income, private equity, private debt, infrastructure and real estate asset classes working in tandem with the investment team
  • Support the design, validation and implementation of models and other tools used to support the construct of the wider investment portfolio
  • Work strategically to further develop the risk management framework and policy and to create and maintain a suite of risk metrics that accurately reflect the risk profile of the strategies
  • Working with various teams to ensure optimisation of the services/functionality available to the investment teams
  • Strong leadership qualities of bringing the team together, balancing BAU with change projects
  • Keep the ex-co and board abreast of the key risks within the portfolio and report on a timely basis


Skills Required:

  • Strong knowledge of the financial services market with a background in leading the investment risk function within an investment manager
  • Deep knowledge of various products across public and private assets (both directly and indirectly invested)
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Working knowledge of Barra, Risk Manager and Bloomberg ideally
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strategic thinker and operator


  • London, United Kingdom USS Investment Management Limited Full time

    When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. In your role as Head of Investment Risk, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity toprovide reporting, oversight and control on investment risk at...


  • London, United Kingdom USS Investment Management Limited Full time

    When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts. About the role In your role as Head of Investment Risk, you will make a meaningful and valued...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    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...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    Job Description 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...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    Job Title: Head of Investment RiskOverview: 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...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Head of Investment RiskOverview: 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...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    Job Title: Head of Investment RiskOverview: 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...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    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...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    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...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    Job Description 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...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    Job Title: Head of Investment RiskIncrease your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.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...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    Job Title: Head of Investment RiskIncrease your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.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...


  • London Area, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    Job Title: Head of Investment RiskOverview: 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...


  • London Area, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    Job Title: Head of Investment RiskOverview: 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...


  • London Area, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    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...


  • London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

    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...

  • Risk Management

    1 month ago


    London, United Kingdom ISM Investment Holdings Ltd Full time

    **About us** We are a dynamic and innovative start-up company dedicated to creating a leading global investment business with a commitment to excellence and a passion for creativity. We believe in fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a significant impact. We are a start-up looking for the...


  • London, United Kingdom Alexander Ash Consulting Full time

    Head of Investment Risk (Advisory/Consulting) A consultancy is assisting a major investment manager within their investment risk function and have an opportunity for a Head of Investment risk to provide interim support to manage a portfolio of fund and investment related risks. You will have 5-10 years’ experience specifically in leading an investment...


  • London, United Kingdom Alexander Ash Consulting Full time

    Head of Investment Risk (Advisory/Consulting) Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.A consultancy is assisting a major investment manager within their investment risk function and have an opportunity for a Head of Investment risk to provide interim support to manage a portfolio of...


  • London, United Kingdom Alexander Ash Consulting Full time

    Job DescriptionHead of Investment Risk (Advisory/Consulting) A consultancy is assisting a major investment manager within their investment risk function and have an opportunity for a Head of Investment risk to provide interim support to manage a portfolio of fund and investment related risks. You will have 5-10 years’ experience specifically in leading an...