Risk Officer

About the Company

A leading, FCA-regulated investment management firm is seeking to hire a Deputy Risk Officer in London. The firm is part of a global asset management group specialising in emerging markets strategies, with a strong track record across public and private investments.

About the Role

This newly created role will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer and will focus primarily on liquid investment strategies within a large, established hedge fund platform (>$1bn AUM). This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team and play a key role in a growing and dynamic organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide global oversight of back-office operations
• Manage cash processes and forecast future liquidity requirements
• Deliver fully reconciled portfolios
• Monitor and explain portfolio P&L
• Oversee NAV calculations
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Develop and maintain custom reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Produce daily risk reporting (e.g., VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis)
• Support audit workflows and documentation
• Maintain financial and regulatory compliance documentation
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as required

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required
• Postgraduate qualification in a finance-related field preferred
• CFA Charterholder or actively progressing toward completion
• Strong academic track record

Required Skills

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in quantitative or risk-focused roles
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members preferred
• Strong hands-on experience with Excel-based modelling
• Experience in risk analytics/modelling
• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to legal, compliance, or regulatory frameworks
• Accounting or audit experience
• Excel VBA or programming skills
• Knowledge of financial markets and traded instruments
• Additional language skills (e.g., French) beneficial

Pay range and compensation package

Will be discussed

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