Introduction

This is the opportunity to work for a Global Leader in Investment Management, which offers an excellent working environment and strong opportunities for career progression.

As Risk Analyst, the purpose of your role will be to ensure full risk management coverage of the Luxembourg UCITS and AIFs, which are subject to AIFMD requirements. You will assist the Risk Manager to ensure a fully functioning risk management framework that is compliant with all risk management principles, policies and rules and other applicable risk management regulations.

Function information

Your Responsibilities

• Assist the Risk Manager on ensuring that the Management Company’s Risk Management Process (“RMP”) addresses all risks to which the funds are exposed and that the document is maintained and up to date
• Help the Risk Manager to define the risk profile of each UCITS/AIF, taking into account all potential risks, and maintaining a system of internal limits consistent with this risk profile
• Analyze the daily investment risk reporting from Sungard APT and Risk Metrics risk systems, performing commonality checks, limit-based checks for the funds and investigation of any report issues detected and liaison with the Investment Governance team, where required
• Perform oversight of the back-testing reports and stress test reports and any follow up on discrepancies or issues that may arise
• Work with the Investment Governance team on developing appropriate stress test scenario testing for the funds
• Assist the Risk Manager on the development of new Investment Risk reporting for the funds and development of risk reporting to the Board of Directors of the Management Company and the Boards of the funds
• Assist the Risk Manager on the production of regulatory reporting in relation to the UCITS/AIFs managed by AGS
• Monitor operational risks impacting both the funds and AGS and support the Management Company on its Risk and Controls Self-Assessment (RCSA)
• Act as a helpdesk for both internal and client related queries relating to Investment Risk on the Luxembourg funds, responding to risk-related RFPs and assistance on due diligence reviews
• Event reporting including root cause analysis and significant event report drafting for the Management Company Reporting
• Business Continuity planning support to the Management Company and disaster recovery planning;
• Data security monitoring
• Support on regulatory or business projects
• Represent the group in local industry forums and associations

Requirements

Your Profile

• You have a degree in a related field
• GARP or CFA qualifications would be an advantage
• You have at least 2 years of experience working in investment risk and knowledge of Fixed income, Equity, Multi-asset strategies subject to UCITS and AIFM regulations
• You possess solid understanding of investment funds, with a focus on UCITS across different types of asset classes
• You have strong analytical and detail oriented skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel
• You are a team player; ability to work in a multi-cultural / international environment
• You can set priorities and respect deadlines
• You can work independently but are also flexible and adaptive to a changing work environment



To include yourself within this recruitment process; to find out more information about this role; or to discuss other career opportunities we have available, please contact Meredith Minnaert as soon as possible - CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED - Please note that by applying your cv is sent directly, and only, to the consultant in charge of this opportunity. #LI-MM2



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Meredith Minnaert
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