Head of Investment Risk, Private Markets

The Investment Risk team is responsible for:

- Providing specialist guidance, advice and oversight of Investment Risks.

- Supporting the business to make effective risk based decisions through the use of scenario analysis and stress testing, data analytics, portfolio risk reporting and insights, including evaluation of emerging risks.

- Provide independent oversight and challenge

- Leading training and communication strategies to drive a cultural change and uplift of risk management capability across the business.

This position requires a knowledgeable risk management professional with extensive experience of managing investment risks in a private markets fund management firm and a comprehensive understanding of appropriate tools, systems, techniques and methodologies used to measure and report on risk.

Experience required:

- Minimum 10 years of investment risk management experience, gained in Investment Management, including detailed understanding and experience of risk identification, assessment, and continuous monitoring for listed securities and illiquid markets.

- In particular, Infrastructure Equity and Private Equity transactionary experience

- Demonstrable experience in sustainability risks is an advantage.

- Significant experience in a senior role within the finance industry (preferably funds management and preferably global).

- Proven track record of implementation of strategic change initiatives, delivery success and service excellence.