Risk Manager- Associate Director - Alternative Asset Manager

An experienced Risk professional is required to join the UK team as Associate Director, Risk.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.The role holder will be expected to take a proactive, independent role in shaping, enhancing, and embeddingthe firm’s risk management framework across all business areas. Beyond maintaining existing processes,the individual will be expected to challenge, refine, and design improvements to ensure risk managementremains robust, scalable, and aligned to FCA and AIFMD requirements.This role requires a self-starter with strong initiative who can operate with autonomy, anticipate risks arisingfrom growth and regulatory change, and partner effectively with senior management to drive a strong riskculture that is aligned with the needs of the business.Key responsibilities / accountabilitiesERM Risk Framework'' Take ownership of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, ensuring it is not only up to date butalso continuously improved to reflect the growth and complexity of the business.'' Proactively identify gaps and design new processes to strengthen risk identification, monitoring, andreporting.'' Partner with the Senior Management Team to embed a consistent approach to risk ownership acrossthe business.Reporting'' Lead preparation of concise, insightful risk reporting for the Board and other entity boards'' Innovate and enhance reporting formats to ensure clear communication of emerging and strategicrisks.AIFMD Risk Committee (fund risks)'' Manage the quarterly AIFMD Risk Reporting process, including coordination, analysis, andpresentation of data.'' Drive improvements in the quality and consistency of risk information provided to the Committee.Investment and Business Risk'' Collaborate with the other European entities to ensure investmentrisks (e.g. liquidity, counterparty, stress testing) are effectively captured and escalated.'' Proactively identify new risks arising from acquisitions, new products, or regulatory change, anddevelop appropriate monitoring processes.Projects and Change'' Lead risk workstreams on projects, including acquisitions, new systems, and regulatory initiatives.'' Act as a change agent, building and refining risk tools and processes to keep pace with the firm’sstrategic growth.Horizon Scanning and ESG'' Anticipate regulatory developments, particularly in ESG, and design frameworks tointegrate them into the business.'' Ensure ESG risks are fully documented, monitored, and incorporated into overall risk management.Regulatory Capital / IFPR'' Partner with the business to ensure compliance with regulatory capital and IFPR requirements,embedding them into wider risk frameworks.'' Completion of, and regular review and update of, the Firms ICARAIncident and Breaches'' Lead the Incidents and Breaches Committee, ensuring accurate reporting and, resolution, of anyincidents or breaches identified. ..... full job details .....