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Investment Risk Specialist, Risk
Apply locations Dublin, Ireland time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R137593
About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a trillion dollar investment management firm entrusted by investors around the globe to help them navigate changing market environments, so they can confidently realize their long-term objectives.
The role is for an Investment Risk Specialist, based in Dublin. The role holder will act as the Designated Person PCF39C (subject to CBI approval) for Fund Risk Management on behalf of Northern Trust Fund Managers Ireland Limited, which is authorised as a UCITS Management Company. The individual will work within the global Risk team, focused on supporting the successful EMEA and APAC Asset Management business and reporting to the International Chief Risk Officer.
The role is a great opportunity for someone looking to combine core investment risk responsibility for $200bn of AUM (predominantly in EU regulated vehicles) with involvement in a larger global investment and risk business.
The individual will be the expert on all investment risk considerations (including sustainability risks) for our EU domiciled fund ranges, and our SMAs across EMEA and APAC. Currently, this is focused on index and quant, equity and fixed income, and liquidity products. They will also be involved in the broader global investment risk process, providing advice and expertise alongside the asset class specialists.
The Key Responsibilities of the Role Include:
* Day-to-day oversight of investment risk processes
* Integration of sustainability risk monitoring
* Reporting to Boards and regulators
* Performing the DP for Fund Risk Management role, including responding to regulator queries
* Supporting global risk framework development
* Providing investment risk advice to portfolio managers
* Specialist advice and challenge for new products and client mandates, especially UCITS and AIFs
* Responding to client queries and leading discussions with clients on investment risk matters
* Continuous development and ownership of appropriate investment risk frameworks for EMEA and APAC businesses
* Working with operational risk experts on incident response challenge
* Participation in cross-functional committees supporting ongoing governance and strategic developments
* Representing NTAM at external asset management associations
Skills/ Experience Required:
* Track record in a risk management capacity at a senior level, with detailed knowledge of asset management businesses, especially EU/UK regulated entities
* Suitable qualifications and experience that directly support the expectations of the PCF39C role (DP for Fund Risk Management)
* Experience with regulatory communication and expectations, as well as knowledge of relevant CBI, ESMA, AIFMD and UCITS regulations
* Practical application of investment risk oversight, with particular focus on quant and index products
* Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify problems, develop and communicate strategic solutions
* Compelling written and verbal communicator, with the ability to adjust communication style to audience need when explaining complex situations
* Experience and technical competency in data reporting, analysis and automation tools such as PowerBI, Power Automate, Python and Microsoft Excel
* A global outlook with sensitivity and awareness of social and cultural differences
* Several years in an asset management risk role, or a market risk role
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
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