Senior Associate / Associate, Portfolio Risk, GCC Pension Fund (Role Based in GCC)

Background:Our client, a prominent GCC-based Pension Fund, are seeking an experienced investment professional to join their Portfolio Risk team. As Senior Associate / Associate, you will assess and monitor investment risks across a diversified portfolio. The role plays a vital part in aligning investments with the fund’s long-term goals and regulatory requirementsKey Responsibilities: Monitor portfolio exposures and assess market, credit, and liquidity risks across asset classesPerform quantitative risk analysis using VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysisDevelop and maintain risk dashboards, alerts, and reports for leadership and committeesSupport implementation and refinement of risk frameworks, policies, and controlsEnsure compliance with risk limits, governance, and regulationsCollaborate with teams to evaluate risk-return profiles of investment strategiesAnalyse portfolio sensitivity to economic, interest rate, currency, and geopolitical factorsContribute to model development, back testing, and validationCommunicate key risk insights to stakeholdersQualifications & Experience:5 – 10 years experience in investment risk, portfolio analytics, or financial risk management— preferably within pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, or asset managersStrong analytical and quantitative abilities with proficiency in risk platforms such as Bloomberg PORT, RiskMetrics, or BarraSolid programming and data analysis capabilities (e.g., Python, R, Excel VBA, SQL)Familiarity with asset allocation models, risk-adjusted performance metrics, and portfolio construction principlesUnderstanding of Islamic finance is a plus, particularly for Sukuk and Sharia-compliant investment structuresKnowledge of regional and international pension fund regulatory frameworks, including capital adequacy requirementsBachelor\’s or Master\’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, or a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, or EngineeringProfessional certifications preferred: FRM, CFA, or PRM (or currently pursuing one)