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Inclusion and Diversity | Careers | AXA IM Corporate (axa-im.com) Investment Risk Manager (13 Months Fixed Term Contract) 22 Bishopsgate, London – Hybrid At AXA IM our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper. As a future Investment Risk Manager, you will report to AXA IM Select Global Head of Risk, and you will be part of AXA IM Select. DISCOVER your opportunity We are seeking an Investment Risk Manager for Fund Risk Management (PCF). This individual will be responsible for overseeing the risk profiles for AXA IM Select Funds managed by Architas Multi Manager Europe Limited (“AMMEL”), as well as supporting AXA IM Select’s Global Risk Management team in a variety of Investment Risk-related monitoring activities, projects and initiatives. The Investment Risk Manager is required to provide ongoing support of the firm’s Investment and Liquidity Risk Management framework, covering equity, fixed income, high yield, money market and alternative assets, supporting fund of fund and separately managed mandates, that can use derivative overlay strategies. The individual will perform risk monitoring and oversight (often on a daily basis) and will provide ongoing support to the firm’s senior management in their understanding of Investment Risk related matters. Your role and responsibilities will include\: Implementation of an effective investment and liquidity risk management framework in line with regulatory, AXA IM Select and AXA Group Standards Monitoring and reporting on Investment Risk within funds/mandates/advisory portfolios including derivative exposures, global exposure and VaR reports, counterparty risk, concentration risk, liquidity risk stress testing etc. Overseeing the development and maintenance of investment risk policies, procedures and processes Working with senior managers and Board members to help ensure that the investment risks are fully understood and appropriately monitored and reported Monitoring of funds/mandates/advisory portfolios in respect of the relevant regulatory, fund, client and internal guidelines Management of the resolution of identified breaches or errors Production of the relevant operational, investment, counterparty, business and other risk reports and key performance and risk indicators for Management Committee and Board Act as an investment risk subject matter expert, to field enquiries and requests for reviews and analysis from senior management Ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and quality control for relevant Investment Risk related regulatory reporting and filings Staying current and training other associates on relevant position mapping tools, risk analytics database and support applications and services that interface with third-party enterprise-wide risk management products Monitoring and enhancing risk data quality in AXA IM Select’ portfolio management systems Working with vendors & internal associates to address & fix modelling issues should they arise Actively contributing to Global Investment Risk related projects and initiatives Provision of risk training to the business, as required; and Providing “second line of defence” and ad hoc support and challenge to the AMMEL Team. SHARE your unique expertise We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences. Your qualifications and experience: Proven experience in asset management / investment oriented environment preferred Demonstrated understanding of market risk, equity risk factors, credit risk, liquidity risk, asset modelling and analytics, derivatives and a detailed understanding of the European regulatory expectations and requirements for risk management. The candidate will be expected to assist with the development and implementation of ESG and climate risk framework. Your knowledge and skills: Self-starter, and problem solver, who takes responsibility and with a drive for execution, aiming at quality and delivery to timescale and budget Outstanding ability to build trust and long term relationships with internal and external stakeholders Excellent communication, relationship management skills Team player Be comfortable operating in dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility, problem solving capability and be solution oriented Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience of handling large volumes of data Company Background Architas Multi-Manager Europe Limited “(AMMEL”), is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) as\: A UCITS Management Company; An Alternative Investment Fund Manager (“AIFM”); and Under regulation 7(4) of the AIFMD Regulations to undertake a number of MIFID equivalent activities, as follows\: (a) management of portfolios of investments, including those owned by pension funds and institutions for occupational retirement provision in accordance with Article 19(1) of Directive 2003/41/EC, in accordance with mandates given by investors on a discretionary, client-by-client basis. (“Individual Portfolio Management”) (b) non-core services comprising\: (i) investment advice; (ii) safe-keeping and administration in relation to shares or units of collective investment undertakings; and (iii) reception and transmission of orders in relation to financial instruments. This authorisation is referred to locally as a “Super ManCo”. We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect Send us your resume. We are committed to offer you an environment where you can: Grow your potential \: Be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help constantly develop your skills and abilities. Shape the way you work \: Work for a company which is highly committed to providing flexibility & balance to its employees, offering you a large range of benefits (hybrid working, competitive health benefits, among many others.). Thrive within a diverse community \: Play a role within a responsible company that actively recognizes and values individual differences in a diverse and inclusive workforce. Move the world forward \: Join a responsible employer that acts in favor of societal and environmental causes as an investor, insurer and company, notably through the AXA Heart in Action association. As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, we will celebrate your arrival by planting a tree. The AXA Group is a global leader in insurance and asset management, with 160,000 employees serving 105 million customers in 62 countries. We protect and advise our clients at every stage of their lives, offering products and services that meet their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, savings and asset management. Our mission \: To act for human progress by protecting what matters Our values \: Customer first, Integrity, Courage and One AXA