Head of Investment Risk, Discretionary

Tasks

• Strategic leadership of the Discretionary Risk Management team, fostering a culture of excellence and high performance
• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including portfolio managers, senior management, clients, and regulatory authorities
• Monitoring and assessing risks across all funds and accounts managed by Discretionary
• Chairing the Discretionary Risk Committee, setting the agenda, and implementing measures
• Promoting continuous improvements in risk management methodologies, frameworks, and tools
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the investment strategies used in Discretionary and across the entire Man Group
• Planning, execution, and implementation of strategic risk projects from conception to completion
• Integration of the risk management framework into all business functions
• Ensuring that risk issues are resolved in a timely manner, prioritizing them based on materiality, significance, and potential impact

Requirements

• A graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, mathematics, economics, or a related field)
• At least 10 years of experience in investment risk management at buy-side and/or sell-side institutions
• A proven track record in discretionary (ideally investment) management
• Strong credit-focused training with in-depth knowledge of credit instruments and markets (essential)
• Knowledge of derivatives is a significant advantage; experience with VaR and/or P&L programming
• Proven experience in leadership, team development, and mentoring (required)
• Excellent financial and analytical skills
• Comprehensive understanding of VaR modeling, stress testing, and other risk management techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk concepts to a variety of audiences

We offer

• A work environment that promotes equal opportunities
• Unique opportunities to find a workplace where inclusion is deeply rooted in the culture and values
• Opportunities to grow and make a difference through internal and external initiatives, partnerships, and programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• A comprehensive benefits package, including competitive vacation time, pensions/AIS, life and long-term disability insurance; group health insurance; extended parental leave and long-term service benefits