An Alternative Investment Asset manager specialising in Private Equity, Hedge Funds are seeking a VP 5-8 years Investment Risk experience focusing on Market, ALM and Treasury and Regulatory Risk Management.
For the Global Leading Firm. Job DetailsThe client an Alternative Asset Management and Investment Firm who specialise in Hedge Funds Private Equity and real estate are looking for a Risk Specialist.
Investment Risk Manager responsible for all risk related matters regionally and will support Head of Risk Management globally, focusing on Market, ALM and Treasury and Regulatory Risk Management. Market Risk Management
Strong understanding of private equity and real estate both on the credit and equity part of the capital structure. The candidate will perform detailed assessment of base / up / down case reviews of all PE and RE activities and work closely with the Head of Risk Management to present findings to the investment commitment committee in a timely manner.
The analysis should entail assessments of the risk-reward of all factor risks including, but not limited to, macro, sector, top-line, bottom-line and growth projections.
Perform ex-ante and ex-post deal and portfolio risk assessments and be ready to present to the business
A very good understanding of Hedge Funds and underlying strategies
A very good market knowledge of FI, Equity and structured products
Excellent knowledge of VaR, Stress Testing and Tail Risk
Working knowledge of Monte Carlo simulations and be able to apply to different asset classes.
Work closely with Risk Technology on developing and maintaining all systems related to Treasury risk and other investment risk activities.
Enhance ERMS system and taking charge of reports and analysis
Oversee Operational Risk development with Internal Audit and perform when required both RCSA and KRI updatesJob Requirements Successful candidate will have
B. Sc. in Science, Engineering or Math field PLUS an MBA or Level lll CFA. Or equivalently the candidate can have a Master's of Science in a quantitative discipline like Math, Physics, Economics or Statistics
At least three years or more working in the Risk Management group of a major Financial Institution covering all asset classes listed above
Working knowledge of Fixed Income, FX products and capital markets
Strong quantitative and / or statistical modelling skills
Strong Excel Word and Power Point usage
Strong VBA or C++ Programming skills are a plus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong work ethics and being able to work in a High Tempo work environment. ALM and Treasury Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Presentations to Oversight Committees.
Be ready to present to Financial Risk Management Committee and ALCO on all balance sheet risk related matters, recommend hedging strategies for Balance Sheet and cash flow projections.
Present risk analysis at investment Commitment CommitteesJob Details The position will be based in Bahrain and will require travelling to London and New York.
The package will be commensurate with the seniority, experience and qualifications of the candidate. Nicola Beer - Senior Business Manager Investment Banking Private Equity
