Investment Risk Manager

at  Columbia Threadneedle Investments

As a member of the Luxembourg based investment risk team, your role is to maintain an effective risk management framework and processes for UCITS, AIFs and segregated mandates managed by Threadneedle Management Luxembourg. This involves monitoring of risk levels and appetite of the different strategies as well as reviewing and adapting our processes to meet new regulatory requirements. You will work closely with and report to the Head of Risk Management in Luxembourg.

• Previous experience within Luxembourg Management Company relating to Investment risk.
• Experience working with liquid and illiquid strategies (LDI, MMF).
• Broad knowledge of asset classes and markets, experience with LDI and MMF strategies is seen as a plus.
• Good understanding of UCITS and AIFMD risk management framework as well as different types of risk measures (market, counterparty, credit, liquidity and sustainable risk). Good understanding of the financial markets and risk management with the ability to challenge fund managers.
• Ability to understand and interpret regulations pertaining to risk management.
• Understanding of risk models and their shortcomings. Experience with the Aladdin system is seen as a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team working abilities. Fluent in English (writing and speaking)
• Self-management and prioritisation of workload