Senior Risk Manager

Recruitment Specialist – UK & EMEA | Finance, Treasury, Tax & Regulation | ETRA Talent | Banking, Financial and Professional Services Expert

Excellent base + bonus | Global Investment Firm

ETRA Talent are supporting a leading global investment firm in their search for an experienced Senior Risk Manager to join their London-based team, focusing on Emerging Markets portfolios across multiple asset classes.

This is a senior, high-impact position sitting within the second line of defence, responsible for safeguarding the firm’s financial and operational integrity while helping shape a strong, forward-thinking risk culture.

The Role

The Senior Risk Manager will lead investment risk oversight for Emerging Markets portfolios — identifying, assessing, and escalating key risks across market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty exposures.

You’ll collaborate closely with portfolio managers and senior leadership to ensure a strong governance framework and provide insight-driven risk analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee risk management across EM portfolios, covering market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risks.
• Maintain and develop the firm’s risk appetite, frameworks, and reporting structures.
• Conduct portfolio reviews and communicate key findings to senior management and committees.
• Partner with investment and product teams on new product risk assessments.
• Lead on board and governance reporting, risk presentations, and regulatory engagements.
• Drive process improvement and automation projects to enhance efficiency and data insights.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years’ experience in risk management within asset management, investment management, or Emerging Markets.
• Solid understanding of portfolio, credit, and market risk principles, ideally with experience in multi-asset EM strategies.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or STEM; CFA / FRM preferred.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and translating complex risk topics into actionable advice.
• Skilled with Bloomberg, Excel, and risk systems; Python knowledge advantageous.

Why Join

This opportunity offers exposure to global markets, senior decision-makers, and the chance to contribute to strategic risk initiatives within a world-class investment environment.

You’ll join a business that values innovation, collaboration, and technical expertise, operating within a diverse and inclusive culture.

If you have a strong track record in Emerging Markets risk management and want to join a truly global platform, be sure to apply.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

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