Investment Risk Manager in London

Join the team responsible for managing Investment Risk across Macquarie Asset Management’s public markets businesses. At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

Spearheading this function in EMEA, you will contribute to the implementation of investment guidelines, monitor risks and investigate and resolve breaches for our public markets businesses, across a wide range of products in fixed income and equities. You will complete ongoing guideline set up, review and maintenance, as well as portfolio investment risk monitoring, risk analytics and review of portfolio risk profiles. You will also help to foster a highly collaborative environment as part of a global team – working closely with traders, portfolio managers, compliance and colleagues in risk, as well as other operational groups such as trade operations and client services.

What you offer

• 5+ years’ experience in Risk Management, working at either an asset manager or investment bank
• Experience in analysing market and credit risk and knowledgeable about the financial markets and instruments.
• Experience working with collateralised loan obligations (CLOs) is advantageous
• Adept at quickly interpreting information and efficiently communicating with investment teams to enforce investment limits when required
• Advanced analytical, problem solving and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team
• Proficient with Excel, able to utilise computer languages like SQL, VBA and Python, and experienced with industry systems such as Aladdin and Bloomberg

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.