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
• Managing risks by monitoring and assessing risk exposures across all funds and assets managed by Discretionary
• Chairing the Discretionary Risk Committee, setting the agenda, and implementing measures
• Promoting continuous improvements in risk management methodologies, frameworks, and tools
• Development and maintenance of risk management frameworks for Discretionary and the entire Man Group
• Development, implementation, and oversight of strategic risk projects from conception through completion
• Implementation and integration of the global risk management framework across all business units
• 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 (or extensive experience in investment risk management or compliance/risk and/or audit and/or insurance)
• Proven experience in discretionary risk management (required)
• Strong technical foundation with a deep understanding of multi-asset class risk management (essential)
• Knowledge of AI/machine learning applications and Python programming (required)
• Proven experience in leadership, team development, and mentorship (required)
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Comprehensive understanding of risk 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 perspectives that contribute to our diverse and inclusive culture
• Opportunities to develop and grow through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships, and programs
• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities to make a difference
• A comprehensive benefits package, including competitive vacation time, income and life insurance, disability coverage, group health insurance, and parental leave