RISK ANALYST - FTC 6 months

We are delighted to represent a well-known, well-established asset manager in their search for a Risk Analyst for a 6 months contract. You will provide independent oversight and challenge across financial and non-financial risks, ensuring alignment with the company’s global risk framework and local regulatory requirements.

• Develop, review, and enhance risk policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with regulatory requirements and best practices
• Contribute to governance committees and escalation processes, ensuring clear and effective risk communication
• Ensure alignment with the global FT risk framework and local regulatory expectations

• Define and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), limits, and risk profiles across asset classes
• Perform in-depth portfolio risk assessments, including for illiquid and private assets
• Review valuation approaches and key assumptions, ensuring robustness and consistency

• Conduct risk analysis using appropriate methodologies (e.g. VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis)
• Provide independent challenge to portfolio management and support investment decision-making
• Identify emerging risks and translate findings into actionable insights

• Design and execute testing of key controls within the risk framework
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and high-quality responses

• Enhance risk models, processes, and reporting capabilities
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
• Support the use of data and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) to strengthen risk insights

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in economics, finance, or a quantitative discipline
• 3-5 years experience in the fund industry in Luxembourg, ideally in a risk management role
• Strong understanding of Luxembourg and EU regulatory frameworks (UCITS, AIFM)
• Solid knowledge of risk management concepts, asset management, and financial markets
• Experience with valuation methodologies and risk models (e.g. DCF, multiples, VaR, stress testing)
• Understanding of private/alternative asset classes (Real Estate, Private Equity, Private Credit)
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and communicate complex topics clearly
• Ability to engage constructively with team and stakeholders and provide independent challenge
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken); French is an advantage
• Familiarity with data and risk systems/tools (e.g. Power BI, eFront, Aladdin)
• Professional certifications (CFA, FRM, CAIA) are an advantage