Junior Risk Manager (M/F)

SMBC Nikko Investment Fund Management Company S.A.

Within the context of our development, we are seeking to engage a:

Junior Risk Manager (M/F)

Your mission:

To strengthen the day-to-day risk management activities of the Company together with and under the supervision of the Risk Manager in an international environment. 

In particular, you will support the Risk Management Team for the following key activities related to the Company or the investment funds it manages:

• Calculating and monitoring of the different key risk indicators for all types of risks according to the funds’ risk profiles, the risk management process and the procedures implemented by the Company.
• Carrying out fund compliance activities with a focus on the respect of investment restrictions set by the funds’ offering memorandum / prospectus and eligibility analysis;
• Performing and analyzing the independent valuation checks performed by the Team;
• Maintaining risk management tools or procedures and as the case may be suggesting updates to cope with regulatory or business evolution;
• Participating in the assessment of the risks the Company may be exposed to;   
• Participate in the risk assessment of new products and new counterparties
• Preparing regular risk reporting to the Risk Management Team, the Management Committee, to the Board of Directors or to the regulator.

Your Profile:

• You have an academic degree in economics, financial management or a related mathematical field from a recognized business school or university;
• You have gained at least 1-2 years’ experience in the field of fund industry (including audit firms); knowledge of risk management regulation and/or software and regulatory framework within an AIFM licensed Management Company is an asset;
• You have strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills;
• You have excellent Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of Visual Basic programming is an advantage;
• You are team player, well organized and able to work independently;
• You have a proactive and hands-on approach;
• You are fluent in English both spoken and written; French would be an asset.

What we offer:

• A multicultural working environment in a human-sized Management Company;
• Training and development opportunities to build your career in risk management or an AIFM;
• Exposure to a wide range of risks (market risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, operational risk …), risk management activities and collaboration with experienced professionals;
• A competitive remuneration package with all benefits granted under the Luxembourg banking collective agreement.