Investment Risk Analyst

You will:

Analyse and advise the Head of Investment Risk and other relevant senior stakeholders on the issues and risks associated with investing in complex assets.
Monitor and improve the effectiveness of controls and integrity of the investment risk management processes including the limits framework, responsible investment strategy, stress testing and ongoing monitoring of credit performance.
Review, challenge and validate internal rating methodologies and assigned ratings
Oversee an appropriate framework of controls and metrics for identifying, measuring, monitoring and mitigating investment risk.
Review and independently assess ratings of the portfolio, with a focus on internally rated assets
Undertake review and challenge of first line rating opinions for proposed investments
Monitor rating decisions across asset classes and sectors to ensure that judgements are consistent, well justified and contain no bias, omission or consistent weakness

Background/Experience

Relevant Investment Risk experience ideally gained within an investment firm
Strong analytical skills, including ability to gather information and use it to draw conclusions
Good judgement in the assessment of credit rating reviews and in the assessment of investment strategy including and understanding of ESG principles.
Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Strong commercial acumen and awareness of relevant regulation, economics and current affairs
Highly numerate, very good understanding of mathematical / statistical concepts.
Ability to manage priorities, work independently and under pressure.
Fast learner, ability to understand complex issues quickly and to come up with effective solutions to solve them
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.