Operational Risk Analyst

at  Fineco Asset Management

OPERATIONAL RISK ANALYST

About Fineco Asset Management DAC
Fineco Asset Management DAC (Fineco AM) is a Dublin based UCITS asset management company (ManCo) subsidiary of FinecoBank S.p.A. (FinecoBank). FinecoBank (Fineco) is a leading European bank with a 20-year history and a fully digital DNA with a branchless approach since the start. Fineco AM, which started its operations in May 2018, is authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland as a UCITS Management Company and it currently has approximately €32bn in assets under management. Fineco AM is a competence centre- specialised in the management of fund-of-funds, single strategy funds, as well as Structured Solutions Funds. In addition to portfolio management activities, all key supporting and controlling functions, such as Compliance, Risk, Finance and Legal, are also performed locally. Fineco AM started with 5 employees and has grown rapidly over the past 6 years with a headcount currently sitting at 80 FTEs and growing quickly (half of our headcount was hired during the pandemic period). Currently Fineco AM manages 3 UCITS Umbrella Funds - in Luxembourg (1 fund) and in Ireland (2 funds). The Company is in the process of extending its authorisation to become a Super ManCo (with an AIFM and MiFID top up licence).

SKILLS

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Economics/Finance/Mathematics etc.
• 2-3 years of risk management experience, preferably gained in an asset management context.
• Knowledge of UCITS regulations (advantageous).
• Knowledge of OR industry best practice and regulatory standards.
• Results driven and hard working.
• Strong technical and analytical skills; professionally sceptical.
• Demonstrate strong ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRMIA, CFA will be considered a plus.

We are looking for a motivated professional, who is goal-oriented and with high problem solving skills. The responsibilities listed above are expected to change as the company evolves. To be successful you will need to be proactive and able to work in a dynamic environment where flexibility is key and ongoing learning are required. The Operational Risk Analyst will be involved in maintaining and updating the operational risk management framework of the Company with focus across Risk & Control Assessments, Delegate & Outsourcing oversight & control, Operational Risk Metrics, Business Continuity Management, and Operational Risk Incident response. The ideal candidate will have a background in operational risk in asset management but candidates from other relevant backgrounds may be considered. The successful candidate will also assist in preparing reporting for the Designated Person for Operational Risk Management (PCF 39B).