Risk Management Specialist

1 week ago

London, UK, United Kingdom Pontoon Solutions Full time

Investment Risk Manager

London

12 months contract

£850 per day via Umbrella Company


My client is one of the world's largest custodian bank and securities services company. Businesses, communities and global economies rely on them because they prioritize client experience, collaboration, innovation and resilience. As the “bank of banks,” their unique perspective, informed by one of the largest datasets in the world, powers the financial industry. They understand the best way to succeed at anything is to Consider Everything.Guided by values and behaviours focused on excellence, integrity, diversity and leadership, their global team brings unique perspectives, experiences and skills to pioneer a new generation of financial services.


They are looking for an Investment Risk Manager to join their team in London on an initial 12-month contract. The position will be working Monday to Friday, standard office hours.


Daily Duties Include:

  • To provide managerial cover as a senior manager within the global investment risk team for a 12 month period
  • To manage and mentor a team of risk analysts within the 2LOD analytical risk function
  • To undertake analysis of portfolios with the aim of providing insight into the management of the portfolios and any investment risk issues that may be present
  • To provide coaching, support and training on investment risk matters, techniques and system to other members of the Investment Risk Team and wider business as required/appropriate.
  • Contribute to effective management and development roadmaps of the investment risk oversight function ensuring that the Investment Risk Framework operates optimally to adequately identify and assess prevailing and emerging risks in the organisations portfolios and products
  • Contribute to the effective management and governance of the business (where appropriate):
  • Attendance and contribution at the Investment Risk & Performance Groups and Investment Oversight Committee
  • Chair/attend other relevant organisation governance committees as required/appropriate
  • Delivery, if required, of Investment Risk MI/reporting to Board, governance and Management forums
  • Effective liaison with the organisations internal shared service providers: HR, Finance, Legal etc
  • Ensure that the business, Boards and Senior Management have confidence in the Investment Risk function
  • Regular provision of analysis to the Investment Risk & Performance Oversight Groups (IRPOGs) and other related groups.
  • To provide leadership and ownership of the Investment Risk Framework process, maintaining and developing the configuration of risk tolerances and limits
  • Manage and operate the daily, weekly, and monthly requirements in relation to the analysis, interpretation, and escalation of output produced by the organisations Investment Risk Framework
  • To undertake and present own analysis to the relevant forum and to inform the discussion over any highlighted issues or concerns
  • Production of, and contribution to, meeting packs for investment risk related meetings
  • Resolution of action points and continuing analysis arising out of areas of research presented to the IRPOG meetings.
  • Support and production of routine analysis and reporting from ex-ante risk systems
  • Provision of appropriate investment risk information to the investment team
  • Develop and maintain an enhanced knowledge of the risk systems and analytical techniques and systems used for data retrieval and reporting
  • Develop and maintain a good knowledge of the organsations fund range and product offering.
  • To assist with the minuting and recording of discussion at all investment risk related meetings.
  • To undertake development of new analytical tools and reporting to assist with the understanding of portfolios managed by the orgnisation.
  • To provide monitoring and oversight of derivative positions held within the orgnisations portfolios.
  • Assist client relationship and business development teams with investment risk information as appropriate
  • Act as a general resource for investment risk related information to senior management
  • To contribute to independent research on the orgnisations fund range, the drawing of conclusions and the presentation of analysis at the appropriate forum.


Skills and Background:

  • Extensive experience in a similar role with strong knowledge of financial markets.
  • Strong working knowledge of Investment Risk Frameworks.
  • Background in managing and leading others, including coaching and mentoring.
  • Strong stakeholder management with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly proficient in Excel (models, pivots, etc.)
  • Good interpersonal skills and a proactive self-starter
  • Ability to work in a high-energy and demanding environment, taking care of multiple things at one time
  • A degree of flexibility is expected in working the hours that the business demands.


Candidates must be able to show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Evidence of written work will be requested prior to your application being submitted to the business.


Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.


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