Core Responsibilities
- Lead the equity risk management function for EMEA trading desks.
- Develop and oversee risk frameworks for equity portfolios (long/short, systematic, stat arb, market neutral, etc.).
- Monitor and manage factor exposures (style, sector, country, liquidity).
- Assess tail risk, stress scenarios, and VaR (Value at Risk) across equity strategies.
- Partner with PMs and quants to ensure strategies align with firm-wide risk limits.
- Report to Global Head of Risk and CIO with regular updates on portfolio performance and risk.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (PRA/FCA in the UK, ESMA in EU).
Key Skills & Background
- 10–15+ years in equity risk management within hedge funds, investment banks, or asset managers.
- Strong knowledge of quant strategies (stat arb, factor models, volatility, derivatives).
- Expertise with risk systems (e.g., Axioma, Barra, Aladdin, or in-house platforms).
- Strong programming/data analysis (Python, R, SQL) and ability to work with quants.
- Deep understanding of European equity markets and cross-asset risk.
- Strong communication skills to challenge and partner with senior PMs.
Why It’s Key
This is a senior leadership role — the person sets the tone for equity risk oversight across EMEA, ensures portfolio resilience, and acts as the bridge between risk, PMs, and management.
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