Head of Investment Risk

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited Full time

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 to provide reporting, oversight and control on investment risk at individual mandate level and in aggregate.
To achieve this, the role holder is required to build, motivate and manage a team effectively and to ensure that the associated processes for analysis, challenge and reporting are fit for purpose.
Developing comprehensive and effective risk analysis and reporting for mandate level risk, including Private Markets investments
Delivering risk oversight and related reports regularly to the USSIM Board and USSIM ExCo, as well as other key committees as needed
Building and managing a team that is resourced to focus on production of assurance and other reporting on risk, analysis for risk insight and value add to the business, and risk analysis and assurance for private markets investments
Building team strength in depth with coverage for key persons within the risk function; Working with the Head of Financial Risk and the CRO to foster a healthy risk culture throughout USSIM and with the executive teams to embed the ownership and management of risk in the first line
Capable of both bottom up investment analytics and top down strategic thinking
Ability to influence, to fulfil investment decisions
Capable of holistically understanding the wider investment structure and scheme needs
Generous annual leave package
Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
private healthcare, discounted gym membership
Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
Cycle to Work Scheme
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk.



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