Financial Risk Manager

Department

Risk Management is a corporate department within the CFRO domain that supports Robeco’s Executive Committee (ExCo) by identifying, monitoring and reporting on both financial and operational risks. Financial risks, such as market, liquidity, counterparty and sustainability risks, are overseen by a diverse and international team of 16 dedicated risk-professionals, closely collaborating in two teams: the Client Portfolio Risk team and the Financial Risk Oversight team. We are looking for a Financial Risk Manager to join our Client Portfolio Risk team. 

Position & Requirements

As a Financial Risk Manager within the Client Portfolio Risk team, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial risks within our investment portfolios. Within this role you will analyze financial risks and challenge portfolio management. This position requires a combination of analytical abilities and strong communication skills.

We are looking for someone with at least 3 years of relevant experience as a financial risk manager, preferably in asset management or the broader financial sector, who is eager to take the next step in his/her career. You have a thorough understanding of market, liquidity and sustainability risks over various asset categories. The ideal candidate is familiar with the risks and market practices associated with fixed income and liability-driven investment strategies.

Some of the activities that you will be involved in are:

• Review risk reports on market, sustainability and liquidity risk.
• Day to day risk monitoring to verify that portfolios remain within the predefined risk limits and challenge portfolio managers.
• Define the risk appetite for new funds.
• Address risk related questions from portfolio managers and clients.
• Conduct ad-hoc portfolio risk reviews and stress tests.
• Participate in risk committees and ensure that senior management is adequately informed.

We offer: 

• A challenging and varied position in a professional environment and rapidly changing industry; 
• An organization that welcomes personal input and initiative with short reporting lines to senior management; 
• Being part of a young, diverse, and ambitious team with that is willing to go the extra mile;
• Active collaboration over the entire investment chain;
• Plenty of room for self-development; 
• Excellent terms of employment 

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. An assessment and integrity test may be used in the selection procedure.