A very prominent and progressive London Hedge Fund is currently looking to add a Head of Risk to their team. This role will oversee all Investment Risk across a number of different portfolios and asset classes. This opportunity would suit someone looking to join a forward thinking fund and for someone who is keen to take on responsibility for excellent long term career development.

The Role

• Ability to capture, measure, monitor and report risk
• Evaluate existing risk analytics for new and existing instruments, suggesting improvements where necessary
• Ensure correct risk procedures, policies and controls are in place
• Provide guidance to the development team for enhancements to the internal risk system
• Preparing regular reporting of risk information to the portfolio managers
• Preparing stress based and scenario based risk reporting
• Work with the Product Control group to produce timely and accurate risk management reports.

Candidate Specification

• Degree qualified in economics/finance/business/mathematics or quantitative discipline. A numerical Masters Degree – Science (MSc) or Engineering (MEng) desirable
• Proven track record within Asset Management or Hedge Fund Industry (possibly in investment banking) analysing data
• Excellent quantitative analytical and financial modelling skills
• Deep knowledge of financial derivatives (Equity Derivatives, Fixed Income Derivatives, Credit Derivatives) and a host of other Credit instruments
• Knowledge of Value-at-Risk (VaR)
• Familiarity with hedge fund strategies including Credit/Equity etc.
• Highly self motivated team player and comfortable working in a highly dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.