Risk Manager

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Date Posted: Mar 14, 2023

Description
Risk Manager, FundRock (ME) Ltd

Role Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type:

Permanent

FundRock
Investment Management Services ME Ltd (\xe2\x80\x9cFRME\xe2\x80\x9d) \xe2\x80\x93 part of the Apex Group - is an authorised fund management business regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority (\xe2\x80\x9cFSRA\xe2\x80\x9d). The company provides management company services to funds (both domestic UAE and foreign) within the regulatory framework of the Abu Dhabi Global Market. FRME provides substance through solid Risk management, Oversight, Compliance, as well as through the comprehensive Knowledge of its strong team. The Apex Group is a global financial services company, and well placed to support asset managers across borders with local market insight and global connectivity.

We are currently looking for a Risk Manager to support our growing operations in the ADGM. The employee will report to the Senior Executive Officer. FRME is a relatively new entity, thus the requirements of the role will develop as the business entity grows.

Responsibilities to include:
  • Full responsibility for developing and managing the Risk Management function for the FRME entity, including staffing, operational procedures and standards
  • Onboarding: Fund Risk profiling, Prospectus review, operational setup, project management;
  • Technical queries;
  • Review of daily Risk production (market, liquidity, credit\xe2\x80\xa6);
  • Quality review process: Risk profile annual review, regulatory reporting;
  • Implementation of new regulations impacting Risk activity;
  • Represent the Risk department and act as a Subject Matter Expert in Board both internally (risk Committee) and externally (Fund Board meeting);
  • Assist with preparation of fund applications in accordance with applicable regulations;
  • Preparation of ad-hoc Risk analysis reports to the executives;
  • Monitoring/Review breach classification;
  • Provide timely feedback and support to colleagues, management and auditors (internal and external)
  • Actively promoting Apex Group services and engaging with clients, prospects and other stakeholders

Skills Required
  • Proven experience in Market Risk;
  • Degree in Finance, Engineering or Economics would be preferable ;
  • Knowledge of MSCI/Riskmetrics, Bloomberg, or other Data providers is an advantage;
  • Strong quantitative orientation and analytical skills;
  • Knowledge of all financial instruments (vanilla, derivatives, OTC, structured products), risk analysis/models (VaR, Back-test, Stress test) and valuation models of financial products;
  • Knowledge of regulations for funds and investment products;
  • Capacity to analyse investment strategies and prospectus\xe2\x80\x99;
  • Ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative; highly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated;
  • Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.

What you will get in return
  • A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
  • A friendly, co-operative and supportive environment.
  • An opportunity to work with complete Funds\xe2\x80\x99 structures and multiple forms of legal entities.
  • Training and development opportunities.

Additional information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications, and experiences. We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.
If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application here.
FundRock Investment Management Services (ME) Ltd.
801, Al Maqam Tower, Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE Reg.number: 000004270

T +971 2 672 6327
info@fundrock.com www.fundrock.com

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1516330
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned