Investment Risk Manager
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Investment Risk Manager New York

We are looking to hire a Risk Manager to the Investment Risk team in New York, covering discretionary strategies at Man Group. We would welcome candidates from within Market Risk or professionals with keen interest in Investment Risk.

The Team

The Investment Risk team is a part of the wider Man Group Risk function and is responsible for risk management, monitoring and risk-related research across the full range of funds, working closely with Portfolio Managers, Investment teams, Technology and the wider group. Our mission is to be an independent team of Risk Managers and to be an influential team of consultants advising the Investment team, recognised for proactivity, professionalism, the advanced use of technology and provide a competitive advantage.

Specific responsibilities

Ensure risk is well monitored and supervised across funds, and develop expertise in our risk management processes and infrastructure

Working closely with PMs and investment teams to ensure awareness of the current risk profile and identify tools required

Understanding, explanation and escalation of risk and performance drivers of strategies across the group

Escalation of relevant information to Senior Management in timely fashion, communicated clearly and concisely, to ensure transparency of key risks across strategies

Conduct research into new risk measurement / risk management techniques, working closely with various teams (PM, Quant, Technology) on identification, project management and deployment of new tools

Further develop the Man risk management process and broaden awareness and good risk management practices across all functions

Closely follow market events, and pro-actively share forward thinking risk analysis with the team, senior management and PMs

Assisting with regulatory, client and marketing requests and other duties as may be required by broader Man Group from time to time

Skiils & previous experience

Very strong academics, preferably in STEM.

Knowledge and interest in major asset classes and portfolio risk management techniques.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Python or similar programming skills

Experience communicating with management and investment teams

Project management skills including time-management, liaising and working with various stakeholders

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Base Salary Range: The anticipated based salary range for this position is $175,000-$190,000 + benefits + a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact ...@man.com.

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes