Senior Risk Manager - Fund Management

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 advantageous.

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.