Job Description
Our Client is a leading international investment firm with a strong global presence. The Company specialises in alternative assets and offers a dynamic, professional environment with a commitment to long-term value creation.
They are seeking an experienced Conducting Officer – Risk Management to join their Luxembourg-based Management Company and play a key role in designing, implementing and overseeing the risk management framework across AIFMD fund structures.
Your areas of responsibility:
- Act as Conducting Officer in charge of Risk Management in line with CSSF regulations.
- Design, implement and maintain the risk management framework, policies and procedures covering all relevant risk categories (market, credit, liquidity, operational, counterparty, ESG, etc.).
- Oversee risk monitoring processes for all funds under management and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal risk appetite.
- Support onboarding of new funds and investments from a risk perspective.
- Review and challenge investment proposals, portfolio exposures and risk limits, balancing regulatory compliance with business needs.
- Collaborate with Group functions (risk, compliance, operations, investments) to ensure consistency in standards, methodologies and reporting.
- Report regularly to the Board of Directors, senior management and regulators on risk matters, breaches and mitigation measures.
- Communicate risk topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to governance by participating in internal committees.
- Maintain dialogue with CSSF and external auditors as required.
- Respond to internal queries supporting investor requests, reporting and decision-making.
- Keep abreast of regulatory and industry developments, ensuring timely updates to the risk management framework.
Your profile:
- 7–10 years’ experience in risk management within asset management, a management company or financial services.
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field; postgraduate qualifications and/or professional certifications (FRM, PRM, CFA) are an asset.
- Proven track record designing and overseeing risk management frameworks in line with UCITS and AIFMD requirements.
- Strong knowledge of CSSF regulations, ESMA guidelines and Luxembourg fund industry practices.
- Ability to balance regulatory obligations with pragmatic business needs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to translate complex risk concepts for boards, committees and business teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and constructive mindset.
- Fluency in English required; French is an advantage.
Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Andrew Notter at andrew.notter@andersonwise.com to be considered for this recruitment process.
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