Liquid Alternatives Investment Risk Manager - eFinancialCareers

Investment Risk Manager – Alternatives

London | Hybrid Working

Do you enjoy being part of the investment process rather than simply reviewing it?

We're partnering with one of Europe's leading asset managers to appoint an Investment Risk Manager to join its growing Alternatives business. Sittingwithin the investment function (First Line of Defence) , this role offers the opportunity to work alongside Portfolio Managers on portfolio construction, investment ideas and risk-taking decisions across a diverse alternatives platform.

Unlike many investment risk positions, this is not a traditional Second Line oversight role. Instead, you'll be embedded with the investment teams, providing quantitative insight, challenging investment decisions and helping shape portfolio construction from idea generation through to implementation.

If you're looking for a role where your analysis genuinely influences investment outcomes, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Working closely with Portfolio Managers and investment specialists, you'll become a trusted adviser on portfolio risk, helping the business understand where risk is being taken, whether it is being rewarded and how portfolios can be improved.

You'll analyse complex portfolios, develop forward-looking risk insights and contribute to the continued evolution of investment processes and quantitative capabilities across the Alternatives platform.

The role offers broad exposure across alternative investment strategies while giving you the opportunity to influence investment decisions on a daily basis.

1. Partner directly with Portfolio Managers on portfolio construction and investment decisions.
2. Provide quantitative analysis of portfolio risk, performance drivers and factor exposures.
3. Deliver forward-looking scenario analysis and stress testing.
4. Challenge investment ideas and identify opportunities to improve portfolio construction.
5. Support new product launches and strategy development.
6. Develop and enhance investment risk tools, models and analytical processes.
7. Present findings to investment teams and senior stakeholders.
8. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across the investment platform.

You'll likely bring:

1. Investment Risk, Portfolio Risk or Quantitative Investment experience gained within an asset manager, hedge fund or alternative investment firm.
2. Strong understanding of portfolio construction and investment processes.
3. Experience working directly alongside investment teams.
4. Knowledge of alternative investments, derivatives and complex investment strategies.
5. Experience with risk systems such as Bloomberg PORT, MSCI RiskMetrics, APT or equivalent.
6. Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
7. Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence experienced investment professionals.
8. A naturally curious mindset with a desire to improve investment processes and add value.

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised investment manager that continues to invest heavily in technology, talent and innovation.

You'll work within a highly collaborative investment environment where risk professionals are viewed as strategic partners to the front office rather than independent reviewers. The role offers significant exposure to senior investment professionals, complex alternative investment strategies and the opportunity to influence investment decisions from day one.