Senior Risk Manager

Job Title: Senior Risk Manager

Department: Risk

Location: London

Permanent

Department Overview:

The Risk Team is comprised of Risk Managers/Analysts based in London.

They are responsible for the oversight and risk management of the Funds positions and work closely with other departments including Risk Quants, Technology and Product Control.

Role Overview:

BlueCrest Capital Management require a London based Risk Manager to support its Global Rates Trading Business. Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the risk taken by a number of Portfolio Managers in accordance with the mandate given to that individual.

• A key part of the role is to interact with Portfolio Managers, to ensure trading adheres to their mandate in terms of sizing and appropriateness.

• Provide numerous risk reports for a variety of reasons (Individual Portfolios, plus Desk, Regional and Fund level summary)

• Perform detailed analysis on risk/ pnl drivers.

• Manage direct reports within the team

• The candidate is expected to be proactive in the development of risk tools by working with IT teams.

• The candidate will need to be able to provide an independent assessment of a trader’s portfolio, and present their findings clearly to Management

Experience Required:

• Significant relevant experience gained in IB Global Markets or Alternative Investments

• Strong knowledge and deep experience in Fixed Income especially Interest Rates including derivatives.

• Excellent analytical skills, along with the ability to communicate and present complex information effectively

• Prior people management experience

• Experience facing off to senior heads within the business

• Modelling Knowledge (VaR, Pricing)

• IT skills (SQL/Python) to a proficient level

About you:

• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to build relationships with PMs whilst also having the authority to question and challenge them regarding portfolio risk and construction.

• Ability to collaborate and work across global offices and teams.

BlueCrest is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities to all people regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or nationality.