Director Of Investment Risk

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced investment risk professional to join the Investment Risk function at a local investment fund. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the investment risk management strategy to ensure the fund\'s financial health and stability. This is a multi asset fund, but has a large focus on private markets.

Responsibilities:

- Strategic Risk Management: Develop and implement a robust investment risk management framework aligned with the fund\'s objectives
- Portfolio Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of investment portfolios to identify potential risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to optimize performance
- Stress Testing: Design and execute stress testing scenarios to assess the resilience of the fund\'s investment strategy under various market conditions
- Risk Modeling: Utilize advanced risk modeling techniques to quantify and analyze the fund\'s exposure to market, credit, liquidity, and other relevant risks
- Monitoring and Reporting: Establish effective monitoring and reporting mechanisms to keep stakeholders informed about the fund\'s risk profile and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Collaboration: Work closely with investment teams, providing guidance on risk implications of investment decisions and collaborating to enhance risk-adjusted returns

Qualifications:

- 12+ years of relevant experience in investment risk management within an institutional investment vehicle, private equity fund, family office, SWF, endowment or pension fund
- Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, CFA, FRM) preferred
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and mentor a team of risk professionals
- In-depth knowledge of financial markets, investment instruments, and risk management principles
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in risk modeling and stress testing
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits: ..

Consultant Name: Dean Wall

Consultant Email:

Mark Williams

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1635054
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned