Risk Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Risk Manager
• Focus: Risk management for funds of qualified investors (FKI)

Description

You will independently assess new investment opportunities and their economic attractiveness, evaluate potential risks, and propose mitigation measures. The role includes monitoring risk limits, assessing issuer and counterparty creditworthiness, running stress tests and liquidity tests, and maintaining regular reviews of fund risk profiles. You will also prepare risk management reports, update key fund documents, and ensure compliance with legal and internal investment rules while coordinating with fund depositaries.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate new investment opportunities and associated risks
• Defend risk positions and propose mitigation actions
• Test and monitor investment risk limits and risk restrictions
• Assess creditworthiness of issuers and trade counterparties
• Regularly review risk profiles of managed funds
• Conduct stress tests and liquidity testing for funds
• Prepare risk management reports and update key fund documents
• Monitor compliance of investments with regulations and internal rules
• Identify and propose measures to reduce risks in managed funds
• Communicate with fund depositaries

Requirements

• University degree in finance, economics, or a related field
• Experience and interest in financial management, investments, and risk management
• 2–4 years of experience in risk management, credit risk assessment, or financial analysis (ideally in an investment company, bank, depositary, or Big 4 with a focus on financial institutions)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office
• English proficiency for working with documentation and reporting
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, ability to learn, and teamwork
• Knowledge of ZISIF and AIFMD and the regulatory environment is an advantage

Benefits

• Responsible work in a successful, growing company
• Modern working environment with excellent public transport access
• Onboarding support and introduction to internal processes
• Opportunity for further professional development and expert growth
• Attractive compensation
• Benefits: additional week of vacation, meal allowance, mobile phone for private use, annual bonus, language training, and more