Senior Risk Manager

Fineco Asset Management DAC ("Fineco AM") is a Dublin-based Asset Management Company, a subsidiary of FinecoBank S.p.A. FinecoBank is a leading European bank with a fully digital, branchless approach and a broad product range. Fineco AM is authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland as a UCITS & AIFM Management Company with a MIFID top up, and manages approximately €34bn in assets. The firm specializes in the management of fund-of-funds, single strategy funds, and Structured Solutions Funds. In addition to portfolio management, key supporting functions (Compliance, Risk, Finance and Legal) are performed locally. The team operates with a flat structure, and the successful candidate will report to the CRO and work closely with the Risk Management Team across all risk categories.

Location: Dublin

Fineco Asset Management DAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enforcing non-discrimination in accordance with applicable laws.

Senior Risk Manager will be responsible for controlling, reporting and analysis of the risk management framework of the Company with a focus on investment risk management. The role supports the Risk Management team and broader organization in assessing new business initiatives from a fund risk perspective and uses systems expertise to design effective risk management processes. The role works closely with the CRO and the Designated Person for Fund Risk Management on investment risk initiatives.

Product Investment Risk

• Be the primary market risk expert on all risks across the Fineco product range and challenge the first line investment team as appropriate.
• Provide independent, economic and quantitative analysis to Senior Management.
• Perform controls on the Fund Risk Frameworks, ensuring risk framework adherence across market, credit, liquidity, ESG, risk and related areas, and that risk measurement techniques and reporting are correctly developed and applied.
• Control, report and analyze investment risk controls and reports (Absolute VaR, Relative VaR, Commitment approach, Stress Tests and/or Scenario Analysis).
• Develop, prepare and analyze the firm's Sustainability Risk assessments, staying abreast of regulatory developments and translate them into robust processes.
• Act as first point of contact for review and challenge of CIO team's interpretation and application of the risk frameworks and controlling outcomes.
• Lead the risk review and analysis for the new product approval process.
• Prepare ad hoc commentary and reporting on specific aspects of investment risk as it pertains to the firm's products.
• Produce reporting and analysis on fund performance, including performance contribution and attribution.
• Identify and apply best-in-class technical solutions as they relate to fund risk management.

General

• As a member of the Risk Management team, participate in the general risk management activities of the firm.
• Participate in the Risk Committee, including preparation of the agenda, compiling and presenting content.
• Prepare and present risk analysis to the CRO, the CIO and to the Group CRO Function as necessary.
• Adhere to Group policies and ensure local implementation through internal processes and policies in line with the parent company.

• At least 7-10 years' experience; senior risk management or fund/asset management experience is a plus.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Assertive communication skills and ability to challenge views of senior investment professionals.
• Proficiency in Fund Risk reporting using tools such as Factset and Morningstar; experience with PRIPPs and KID reporting.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Mathematics.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Completion, or interest in pursuing, professional certifications such as FRM, PRM or CFA will be considered a plus.

Dublin

Fineco Asset Management DAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enforcing non-discrimination of candidates in accordance with applicable laws and diversity principles.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Finance
• Industries: Funds and Trusts