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Risk Manager AIF and UCITS

Missions :

• Contribute to the design, enhancement, and application of the risk management framework in line with AIFMD and UCITS directives.
• Track and control risk exposures across alternative and UCITS funds, ensuring continuous compliance with regulatory thresholds.
• Execute periodic risk evaluations, conduct stress testing and scenario simulations.
• Supervise compliance regarding market, liquidity, credit, counterparty, operational risks, and leverage metrics.
• Assist in the drafting and maintenance of risk management policies and governance structures.
• Act as a liaison with supervisory authorities and coordinate regulatory submissions.
• Undertake regular reviews of investment portfolios, including derivative usage and leverage monitoring.
• Analyse the effects of market trends, liquidity shifts, and macroeconomic variables on portfolio risks.
• Develop and refine internal and external risk reporting tools aimed at stakeholders and regulators.
• Identify operational risks linked to internal activities and outsourced service providers.
• Assess and follow up on counterparty exposures, particularly concerning derivatives and securities lending.
• Cooperate with audit and compliance functions to reinforce the internal control framework.
• Provide support in coaching junior team members and encourage a risk-conscious mindset throughout the organisation.
• Play an active role in shaping strategic risk initiatives and business resilience planning.
• Foster close collaboration with investment, compliance, and portfolio management teams to ensure coherence between risk oversight and investment strategies.

Profile :

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in risk management, preferably within asset management or the fund industry.
• Strong familiarity with AIFMD, UCITS, and ESMA risk-related guidelines.
• Practical expertise in applying risk assessment methodologies (stress testing, liquidity models, etc.).
• Proficiency with risk management systems (e.g., Bloomberg, MSCI RiskMetrics, or bespoke solutions).
• Solid background in alternative investments (private equity, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, derivatives); knowledge of liquid assets considered a plus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA would be advantageous.