Senior Risk Manager - Manco

Our client is a growing Luxembourg-based Management Company and Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM). Offering bespoke fund management services for a wide range of investment vehicles including UCITS and AIFs.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Risk Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in risk management for both UCITS and AIFs. You will play a central role in shaping our risk management framework and ensuring full compliance with CSSF regulations and best practices. Strong programming skills in Python and SQL are essential, as they will be used to automate, enhance, and scale our risk monitoring processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, development, and oversight of risk management processes for both UCITS and AIFs (including Real Estate strategies).
• Design and maintain quantitative risk models and stress-testing tools using Python and SQL.
• Produce regular risk reporting and dashboards for senior management, fund boards, and regulators.
• Analyze portfolio risks including market, credit, liquidity, operational, and valuation risks.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks (CSSF, AIFMD, UCITS).
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, compliance, legal, and external service providers to maintain a robust risk governance environment.
• Act as the subject matter expert in due diligence processes for new fund onboarding and risk assessments.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in risk management in asset management or fund services, ideally within a Luxembourg-regulated ManCo or AIFM.
• In-depth knowledge of UCITS and AIFMD regulations; specific experience with Real Estate funds is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Python (e.g., pandas, NumPy, matplotlib) and SQL for data analysis, automation, and risk modeling.
• Familiarity with risk metrics such as VaR, CVaR, tracking error, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) are a plus.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Exposure to a broad variety of fund structures and investment strategies.
• The opportunity to shape and influence
• Competitive compensation package with benefits.