Associate Risk Management

at  CBRE

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management within the Alternative Investment Fund industry (e.g., Big4, consulting companies, AIFM), with a strong specialization in Real Estate.
• A Master’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or a related field; a relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of Luxembourg’s regulatory environment and working understanding about regulatory risk management requirements in other European countries (e.g., NL, UK, FR, IT).

As a Risk Management Associate with a specialization in Real Estate, you will be responsible for proactively identifying and managing financial and investment risks associated with our Alternative Investment Fund portfolio across EMEA, APAC, and US. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Conduct comprehensive financial and investment risk assessments for Real Estate investments, including due diligence on potential investments, evaluating market conditions, and assessing the impact on the individual programs as well as on the EMEA Platform.
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies, including stress testing, scenario analysis, and risk modeling, to optimize the risk-return profile of the Real Estate portfolio.
• Monitor all Real Estate investments as held by the several Programs on the Platform to comply with fund investment restrictions and internal policies.
• Conduct periodic monitoring on the performance of Real Estate investments, report to the Manager Financial and Investment Risk, and make recommendations to senior management for necessary actions.
• Assist Financial and Investment Risk Manager with reporting to the Risk Management Committee, ensuring accurate and timely data is delivered.
• Assist in interpreting, implementing, and developing risk management policies, procedures, and processes.
• Research and Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, emerging risks, and market dynamics, and use this knowledge to enhance risk management strategies. As well as stay up to date on relevant changes in European’s financial and real estate regulations.
• Liaise closely with a number of stakeholders in the business such as Operations, Research, IA&R, Asset Managers, and Treasury. to communicate risk-related findings, strategies, and action plans.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the Risk Management department