Risk Oversight Manager

About Our Client

This is an exciting opportunity to join the risk team of a leading global investor, based in Abu Dhabi. The team focuses on providing portfolio level risk updates and working closely with the Investment teams across public markets. What the job involves

• Contribute to the design of the risk management framework
• Responsible for undertaking risk modelling, development and analysis to ensure appropriate monitoring and capture of risk as well as ongoing compliance with risk requirements
• Develop independent risk and performance reporting and commentary for portfolio managers and TIR and Group Finance Leadership
• Set up key investment guideline parameters based on investment objectives and risk appetite
• Monitor and report on Investment Guideline Compliance
• Program, test and implement quantitative financial methods using programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, C++, VBA, etc.
  

Who we are looking for

• Experience in a risk management role within a buy side institution
• Knowledge of public markets (specifically Money Market Instruments, Fixed Income)
• Ability to work independently within a lean team
• Knowledge and expertise of sophisticated financial products
• Bachelors degree from a top-tier institution within a relevant degree
• CFA is preferred