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BlueCrest Capital Management

Risk Manager

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
The Risk Manager will oversee portfolios, produce risk reports, analyze risk drivers, mentor junior staff, and liaise with Portfolio Managers.
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Role Title: Risk Manager

Department: Risk

Office location: London


Department overview:

The Risk Team is made up of Risk Managers and Analysts based in London. The team is responsible for 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 include:

  • Overseeing portfolios of Portfolio Managers within the Rates Trading business.
  • Help monitor, produce and design risk reports across various levels (e.g. Individual Portfolios, Desk, Fund level)
  • Perform detailed analysis on risk/pnl drivers using the firm’s internal systems and data.
  • A key part of the role is to monitor and interact with Portfolio Managers, to ensure trading adheres to their mandate in terms of sizing and appropriateness.
  • Be able to provide an independent assessment of a PM’s portfolio, and present findings clearly to Management.
  • The candidate is expected to be proactive in the development of risk tools by working with Technology & Quant teams.
  • Mentor junior team members.

Experience required:

  • Significant relevant experience gained in IB or buy side within Risk or Sales/Trading
  • Strong knowledge and deep experience in Rates or Credit Markets.
  • Modelling Knowledge (Fixed Income Products, Pricing, VaR)
  • Technology/Programming skills (Python/ SQL/VBA) are desirable.
  • Excellent analytical skills, along with the ability to communicate and present complex information effectively

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.

Top Skills

Python
SQL
VBA

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