Please note this position is based in London and the successful candidate’s contractual location will be London; other locations cannot be considered.
Head of MAF Investment Risk
About the Role
Reporting into the Director of Investment and Credit Risk, the Head of MAF Investment Risk will work closely with the Heads of Investment Risk across Equities, Fixed Income & Macro, and Credit & Private Markets to provide independent and robust risk oversight. The role leads a global team of Risk Managers and Analysts, delivering a clear and accurate view of the overall risk profile across MAF portfolios while maintaining and further developing the investment risk framework covering market, credit, liquidity and ESG risks at regional, sector, rates, spread, sensitivity and factor levels. It also leads the ongoing development of a comprehensive stress‑testing framework for all MAF funds and provides strong leadership and guidance to the team, setting clear roles and responsibilities, prioritising and delegating business‑critical activities and risk projects, and fostering a forward‑thinking approach to risk versus reward.
Responsibilities
- Lead a global team of Risk Managers and Analysts to deliver robust risk oversight.
- Maintain and advance the investment risk framework across market, credit, liquidity and ESG risks.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive stress‑testing framework for MAF funds.
- Guide the team with clear roles, responsibilities, and delegation of critical activities.
- Drive effective governance, regular engagement, and oversight to support daily and monthly risk operations.
- Ensure high‑quality reporting and timely delivery of key milestones.
Qualifications and Experience
- Substantial experience in market risk within a buy‑side firm or asset management industry.
- Expertise in MAF structures and markets.
- Proven ability to lead, manage and train a team of risk managers and analysts.
- Strong understanding of risk across market, credit, liquidity and ESG dimensions.
- Knowledge of BlackRock Aladdin is a plus.
- Ability to code in Python is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications.
- Discretionary bonus opportunity based on individual performance and Aviva Investors’ objectives.
- Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14% of your contributions.
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Aviva‑funded private medical benefit.
- Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
- Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through the Matching Share Plan.
- Save As You Earn scheme.
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