We are assisting a leading asset manger with an immediate requirement for an experienced risk analyst who has experience of the buy-side The Risk Analyst will be responsible for supporting in delivering annual Risk plan This hands-on role will cover the broad spectrum of second-line risk, with exposure across all functions of the business as well as attendance at Risk & Compliance Committee and other sub-commitee meetings Key Responsibilities include: Risk: Supporting and developing the Company’s risk framework. This includes the end-to-end risk management process, ensuring identification of all risks, existing and proposed controls and control owners Carrying out regular control testing and evaluation across all functions, and ad-hoc focussed risk reviews Maintaining and developing all risk policies Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of investment risk reporting together with second line monitoring Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of enterprise risk reporting together with second line monitoring, including ensuring reported incidents are fully investigated with actions closed out Driving on-going evolution of risk dashboard and second line oversight, working with relevant stakeholders Addressing all internal and external queries related to Risk, including attending client meetings where required Working with the Compliance function as appropriate to ensure a strong second line of defence Ensuring strong relationships with relevant professional advisors Supporting the ICARA process, including scenario / stress testing, Wind-down and MiFIDPRU Public Disclosure Supporting regarding protecting Company data, including maintaining data classification matrix, data privacy policies and contractual agreements Supporting the CRCO regarding maintaining the vendor management framework, register and associated policies Supporting in carrying out secretarial functions Other ad-hoc tasks as required Education and Qualifications University degree (if not at least 3 years relevant industry experience) Investment Operations Certificate Investment Management Certificate Risk specific qualifications Relevant Knowledge and Experience Direct second-line risk experience within an Investment Management Risk Function (ideally 3 years) Experience across both enterprise risk and investment risk Knowledge across all functions of an investment management firm and the value chain Experience in testing and developing control frameworks Hands on experience in end-to-end ICARA processes and associated documentation Understanding of UK data protection regulations This role will be offered as a fixed term contract and it is imperative that you have experience in both market and investment risk from the buy-side Compensation £80k-120k, FTE