Risk Oversight Manager, Global Investor, Abu Dhabi, UAE

About our client

This is an exciting opportunity to join the risk team of a leading global investor, based in Abu Dhabi. The team focuses on providing portfolio level risk updates and working closely with the Investment teams across public markets.

What the job involves

1. Contribute to the design of the risk management framework
2. Responsible for undertaking risk modelling, development and analysis to ensure appropriate monitoring and capture of risk as well as ongoing compliance with risk requirements
3. Develop independent risk and performance reporting and commentary for portfolio managers and TIR and Group Finance Leadership
4. Set up key investment guideline parameters based on investment objectives and risk appetite
5. Monitor and report on Investment Guideline Compliance
6. Program, test and implement quantitative financial methods using programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, C++, VBA, etc.

Who we are looking for

1. Experience in a risk management role within a buy side institution
2. Knowledge of public markets (specifically Money Market Instruments, Fixed Income)
3. Ability to work independently within a lean team
4. Knowledge and expertise of sophisticated financial products
5. Bachelors degree from a top-tier institution within a relevant degree
6. CFA is preferred