Head of Risk

The organisation

For an international impact focused investment manager with a global portfolio, we are looking for a Head of Risk. The organisation offers a professional asset management service to investors, including asset selection, portfolio management and fund administration. The hold an AIFMD license and is regulated by the Dutch Central Bank and the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. The investor base includes institutional investors, development banks, governments, NGOs, and retail banks, all of whom seek to combine both financial returns with social/environmental impact.

The position

The Head of Risk works closely together with the other control functions such as Compliance and Internal Audit. In addition, the role has an independent reporting line to the Supervisory Board. As the Head of Risk you are involved in the decision-making process regarding strategic business questions and participates in overall company projects which impact colleagues globally. Interested? Then keep reading!

Tasks & responsibilities

• The Head of Risk manages the Risk Department, consisting of 5 dedicated risk professionals. The Head has a broad risk scope, both corporate as well as risks regarding the funds and mandates.
• Manage the team, ensure sufficient capacity, provide coaching and development opportunities for team members, establish annual team plan.
• Owner of all the risk processes, the Risk Management Framework and Risk Matrix.
• Holds a comprehensive risk scope encompassing corporate, operational and financial risks, including credit risk for the funds and mandates in emerging markets.
• Lead the stress testing and scenario analysis for funds and mandates to evaluate resilience under adverse market conditions.
• Ensure continuous improvement of risk awareness and culture within the organization.
• Represent the risk function in several committees.
• Act as countervailing power for the first line, the Management and Supervisory Board.
• Oversight of projects on digitalization and process optimization.

Candidate profile

• University degree in Finance, Economics or related fields; FRM or CFA are considered as a pre.
• At least 8 years of experience with risk management within the asset management industry.
• Management skills, strong team lead.
• Knowledge of the AIFM Directive, additional MiFID knowledge is a pre.
• Can provide guidance and oversight on stress testing and scenario analysis for the funds and mandates.
• Experience with risk governance frameworks and with setting up and monitoring risk policies and procedures.
• Knowhow of investments in emerging markets is considered as pre.
• Self-starter, strong personality, flexible and ability to work independently.
• Strong stakeholder management skills (contact with investors).

The offer

• A competitive salary for the Impact Investing sector, including a 13th month, plus benefits such as an annual variable part up to a maximum of 10% of your salary.
• 35 days of annual leave, based on a full-time contract (40 hours per week).
• Pension with Nationale Nederlanden.
• A dynamic, multi-cultural and diverse working environment.
• Social activities such as sports activities and team weeks where staff gathers in Amsterdam.
• Good work-life balance in the Amsterdam Area.

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by using the form below.