About the Role
This role involves supporting the identification, monitoring, and reporting of key risks across portfolios, with a focus on market, liquidity, and counterparty risks. You will assist in the implementation and daily execution of the Risk Management framework and policies, contributing to the production of risk reporting and analytics that inform investment and risk oversight decisions. Ensuring adherence to internal risk policies and regulatory requirements while living and demonstrating the organization’s values is crucial.
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Key Accountabilities
- Support the implementation of the company’s risk management framework and controls.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and the Investment team on risk-related queries.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting aligned with internal standards.
- Assist in preparing materials for committees and governance forums.
- Stay updated on regulatory developments and support Compliance with risk requirements.
- Utilize strong analytical skills and understanding of financial markets and risk concepts.
- Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel; exposure to VBA/Python is a plus).
- Maintain attention to detail and the ability to handle large datasets.
- Understand portfolio risk metrics (e.g., VaR, exposure, stress testing).
- Work collaboratively with investment and support teams.
Qualifications & Experience
- Over 3 years of experience in risk monitoring, reporting, and analysis, including:
- Risk exposures and limits monitoring.
- Preparation of risk reports.
- Identification of risk events and breaches.
- Maintenance of risk monitoring tools and templates.
- Conducting risk assessments for new products, strategies, and instruments.
- Data validation and reconciliation for risk analytics.
