Risk Manager
Fineco Asset Management DAC (‘Fineco AM’) is a Dublin based Asset Management Company, and a subsidiary of FinecoBank S.p.A. (“FinecoBank”). FinecoBank (“Fineco”) is a leading European bank with a 20-year history and a fully digital DNA with a branchless approach since the start. Fineco is one of the banks with the widest products range available. Fineco have developed a truly one-stop-solution which includes trading, investment and payment services. Fineco have developed a 100% proprietary platform for trading and investment which covers all customer needs from trading listed and OTC product to investment product such as mutual funds and ETF.
Fineco AM, which started its operations in May 2018, is authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland as a UCITS & AIFM Management Company with a MIFID top up, and it currently has approximately €34bn in assets under management. Fineco AM is a competence centre- specialised in the management of fund-of-funds, single strategy funds, as well as Structured Solutions Funds. In addition to portfolio management activities, all key supporting and controlling functions, such as Compliance, Risk, Finance and Legal, are also performed locally. Fineco AM started with 5 employees and has grown rapidly over the past 6 years with a headcount currently sitting at over 80 FTEs and growing quickly (half of our headcount was hired during the pandemic period). Currently Fineco AM manages 3 UCITS Umbrella Funds - in Luxembourg (1 fund) and in Ireland (2 funds).
The team layout is flat structure where the successful candidate will report to the CRO and will work closely with the Risk Management Team (CRO, Investment Risk, Operational Risk, Quantitative Risk) across all risk categories.
Main Responsibilities
The Senior Risk Manager will be responsible for controlling, reporting and analysis of the risk management framework of the Company with focus across investment risk management. In addition, the person will support the Risk Management team and wider organisation in assessing new business initiatives from a fund risk perspective, and using their systems expertise in the design of effective risk management processes. Working closely with the CRO and 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.
• Performing controls on the Fund Risk Frameworks, ensuring risk framework adherence across the relevant risk categories (market, credit, liquidity, ESG, risk etc) and that risk measurement techniques and reporting are correctly developed and applied.
• Controlling, reporting and analysis of the investment risk controls and reports to include, Absolute VaR, Relative VaR, Commitment approach, Stress Tests and/or Scenario Analysis.
• Development, preparation and analysis of the firm’s Sustainability Risk assessments, including keeping abreast of latest regulatory developments and assistance in translating those developments 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 on the outcomes.
• Lead the risk review and analysis for the new product approval process.
• Preparation of ad hoc commentary and reporting on specific aspects of investment risk as it pertains to the firm’s products.
• Producing reporting and analysis on fund performance, to include performance contribution and attribution.
• Identification and application of best-in-class technical solutions as they relate to fund risk management.
General
As a member of the Risk Management team, the successful candidate will also participate in the general risk management activities of the firm, including:
* Participate in the Risk Committee, including preparation of the agenda, compiling, and presenting content.
* Preparing and presenting risk analysis to the CRO, the CIO and to the Group CRO Function, as necessary.
* Acknowledge the policies of the Group, ensuring the local implementation through internal processes and policies, in adherence with the policies of the parent company.
Skills
* At least 7-10 years’ experience. Senior risk management or fund/asset management experience a plus.
* Strong technical and analytical skills.
* Assertive communication skills & ability to challenge views of Senior Investment professionals.
* Proficiency in Fund Risk reports utilising Factset, Morningstar and the production of PRIPPs KID reports.
* Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Economics/Finance/Mathematics.
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Able to work in a dynamic environment.
* Completion, or interest in pursuing, professional certifications such as FRM, PRM or CFA will be considered a plus.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious candidate, who is goal-oriented and with high problem-solving skills. The responsibilities listed above are expected to change as the company evolves. To be successful you will need to be proactive and able to work in a dynamic environment where flexibility is key and ongoing learning is required.
Location: Dublin
Fineco Asset Management DAC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to enforcing non-discrimination of candidates based on their religion, race, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity) disability, sexual orientation, civil or family status, or for being a member of the Traveler community. We embrace and celebrate diversity in our workforce, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement
The Fineco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a working environment that is safe and inclusive, based on mutual respect and valuing every kind of diversity, offering equal work opportunities.
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