Senior Investment Risk Manager

ABRDN

London, United Kingdom
Independent oversight and challenge
Public markets funds and mandates
Risk exposures assessment
The Investment Risk Governance team plays a critical role in Aberdeen’s oversight framework, providing assurance that risks across public markets portfolios are well understood and appropriately managed

Job Summary

  • The Investment Risk Governance team plays a critical role in Aberdeen’s oversight framework, providing assurance that risks across public markets portfolios are well understood and appropriately managed.
  • As a Senior Investment Risk Manager, you will deliver independent oversight and challenge across risks taken within Aberdeen’s public markets funds and mandates, operating in the second line of defence.
  • Benefits include 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus, private healthcare, and a range of flexible benefits.

Matching Summary

The Investment Risk Governance team plays a critical role in Aberdeen’s oversight framework, providing assurance that risks across public markets portfolios are well understood and appropriately managed.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Independent oversight and challenge
  • Public markets funds and mandates
  • Risk exposures assessment
  • Python, VBA, SQL technical skills
  • Risk models validation

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-asset exposure experience
  • Understanding of investment management
  • Inclusive working environment
  • Blended working approach

Key Requirements

  • Significant investment risk experience
  • Familiarity with risk modelling approaches
  • Experience working in first- or second-line functions
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Professional qualifications such as CFA or FRM are desirable

Work Rights

Not specified

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