Investment Risk Manager

As a member of the Luxembourg based investment risk team, your role is to maintain an effective risk management framework and processes for

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. The Investment Risk Manager will work closely with and report to the Head of Risk Management in Luxembourg.

**How you'll spend your time**
- Support the Head of Risk Management of Threadneedle Management Luxembourg, with Investment Risk Management oversight for Luxembourg domiciled products (UCITS and AIF) and managed accounts;
- Daily monitoring of Risk Management metrics for Luxembourg domiciled product, such as global exposure/leverage (including monthly stress test scenarios and monthly VaR Backtesting), counterparty risk, liquidity risk and sustainability risk through existing risk monitoring reports. Perform investigations using available risk tools and systems;
- Daily monitoring of Risk Management metrics for Luxembourg managed accounts through existing risk monitoring reports. Perform investigations using available risk tools and systems;
- Weekly monitoring of the Synthetic Reward and Risk Indicators (SRRI) for UCITS funds;
- Perform the risk profiles of funds (liquid and illiquid) when required (new or amendment);
- Prepare and review reports for the monthly risk management working groups and the management company/funds board meetings by aggregating information from multiple risk reports;
- Prepare and review regulatory risk reports (UCITS Risk Report, AIFM report, ad hoc risk report/survey, etc);
- Periodic review of valuations of alternative assets (infrastructure private equity, real estate);
- Participate in the risk management working group(s) by presenting various risk reports to inform the broader investment risk team of relevant risk matters;
- Work closely with Investment Risk colleagues based in Luxembourg, London and US and be an attendee at various committees/ working groups representing the risk team;
- Interact regularly with the investment risk IT team to improve existing risk reports and investigate data issues when they arise;
- Liaise with fund managers, auditors (both internal and external) and the regulator;
- Regular review of policies, procedures and processes and ensure that the documentations comply with risk management requirements for UCITS and AIFMD regulations, together with any new applicable regulations;
- Support the Head of Risk Management with ad hoc request and project when needed (such as VaR model review, change of risk metrics, etc)

**To be successful in this role you will have**
- Previous experience within Luxembourg Management Company relating to risk management.
- Experience working with liquid and illiquid strategies (Infrastructure Private Equity and Property).
- Previous experience with valuation of alternative assets.
- 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.
- Knowledge of the base Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and ability to query databases using SQL.
- 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, with limited supervision.

**It would be great if you also had**
- University degree in Mathematics, Applied Sciences or Engineering, Finance, Economy, or relate studies required

**About Columbia Threadneedle Investments**

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you’ll find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority.

Here, you’ll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We’re intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients’ specific requirements.

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace