Risk Manager
Brokerage (Office Based)
As a Risk Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the firm's risk management activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing best practices within the investment and brokerage industry. You will work closely with various stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across our institutional and private equity businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify, measure, and mitigate risks associated with the firm's institutional and private equity businesses.
- Monitor and analyse risks associated with brokerage and investment banking business including regular reports to senior management and relevant committees.
- preparation, update, and improvement of the company's Individual Capital Adequacy Assessment Report (ICARA) in line with the regulatory requirements and business objectives. Continually review and assess the company's risks, financial resources, and capital adequacy, reflecting these insights in the ICARA.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including investment teams, compliance officers, legal counsel, and senior management, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of risk exposures and alignment with the firm's risk appetite.
- Provide guidance and support to investment teams on risk-related matters, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain risk management policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring they are updated to reflect changes in regulatory requirements and business activities.
- Oversee the due diligence process for new investment opportunities, assessing risk factors and conducting thorough analysis to support investment decision-making.
- Evaluate and enhance the firm's operational risk management framework, including business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
- Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to proactively assess the impact on the firm's risk management practices and implement necessary changes to remain compliant.
Requirements:
- Demonstrable of experience in risk management within the investment and brokerage industry; Margin management, Securities Financing Markets, Derivatives
- Solid understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements relevant to investment and brokerage firms in the UK, including knowledge of FCA regulations and guidelines.
- Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PRM (Professional Risk Manager), or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are highly desirable.
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. If you possess the required qualifications and have a strong commitment to effective risk management, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.