Manager - Investment Risk

Neuberger Berman; London; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

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Position Overview:

The Risk Department is a fast-paced, action-oriented group, which handles numerous complex matters impacting Neuberger Berman group and businesses. We are seeking an investment risk VP to work as part of the EMEA team with a focus on Fixed Income handling the matters below, as well as some functions to support the overall investment risk team.

The role will primarily be responsible for the measurement and management of investment risk within our EMEA fixed income franchise and opportunistically some Equity portfolios. The role requires proven working knowledge across global fixed income and a demonstrable knowledge of regulatory requirements around investment and overall risk governance of UCITS Funds such as eligibility, concentration and liquidity rules.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. You will be responsible for various aspects of the ongoing portfolio active risk monitoring and analysis of a set of strategies offered in our EMEA Fixed Income franchise. This will include primarily oversight of Investment risk (portfolio risk profile, analysis of returns, market and liquidity risks) and collaborating closely with portfolio managers and other members of the investment risk team.
2. Preparing autonomously and presenting risk reporting for relevant strategies with Portfolio managers and where applicable reports for Boards and Internal Committees as part of the Investment Risk Governance. You are expected to clearly articulate any findings and identify any escalation topics as part of the presentation and engagement with the investment professionals. This will involve collecting relevant data within risk systems and information, organizing the information in a constructive way as well as building new Key risk Indicators.
3. Creating, maintaining and developing positive working relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external, to support the achievement of key outcomes.
4. Working daily with data you are expected to perform accurately to ensure the highest quality of the analysis provided.
5. Participating in ad-hoc projects in relation to the overall expertise of the investment risk group including engagements with portfolio managers.

Key Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 5 years’ investment risk experience in asset management with exposure to financial markets.
2. Educated to a BSC or Master Degree Level in Finance or Maths/Science.
3. Expertise in advanced risk and attribution modeling techniques is required. Previous use and thorough working knowledge of the industry’s standard performance attribution and risk models such as BlackRock Aladdin is expected.
4. Strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as writing & presentation skills.
5. Basic knowledge of European regulations and understanding of requirements in respect of Risk Management.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) a must and advanced coding ideally Python and/or SQL.
7. Completion of the FRM or CFA certification is a plus.

Who you are:

1. Enjoys a fast-paced, dynamic environment and use of independent judgement.
2. Analytical creativity and intellectual curiosity with a strong attention to detail.
3. Strong time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
4. Proactive in following up on details, anticipating issues, and closing loops on all requests.
5. Must be teamwork oriented and also be able to work independently with minimal guidance.

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Founded in 1939, Neuberger Berman is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. From offices in 39 cities worldwide, the firm manages $481 billion in client assets (as of June 30, 2024) across a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally.

Tenured, stable and long-term in focus, the firm has built a diverse team—including 750-plus investment professionals and more than 2,800 employees in total—united in their commitment to delivering client outcomes and investment excellence. It is our people who define our culture and have enabled us to be recognized by Pensions & Investments as the first or second "Best Place to Work in Money Management” for the last eight consecutive years (firms with 1,000+ employees).

Neuberger Berman believes strongly that all employees are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional and safe environment. These values are the cornerstone of our firm. We prohibit any form of harassment, whether mental, verbal or physical. We do not tolerate the support of terrorist groups, acts of terrorism, or threats of violence. All who wish to be employed by the firm are expected to uphold these principles.