Director - Risk Management

Our client are a leading Financial Services frim in Luxembourg who are known for delivering high-quality regulatory and advisory risk services to global asset managers of liquid and alternative investment funds. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and implementing robust risk management frameworks. With a focus on market, liquidity, credit, counterparty, and sustainability risks, you will ensure comprehensive risk reporting. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an industry-leading team and take on management responsibility for a team of 6-8 people.

Responsibilities:

• Design, review, and implement risk management frameworks for investment management clients across Luxembourg
• Provide detailed risk reporting on market, liquidity, credit, counterparty, and sustainability risks.
• Offer ad-hoc advice, guidance, training, and secondment support for risk management activities.
• Lead and develop a diverse team, taking responsibility for their delivery and development.
• Monitor new regulations, market practices, and trends by engaging with clients, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Cultivate client relationships, provide technical knowledge, and develop new business opportunities aligned with our client-centric values.

Experience Required:

• At least 7 years' of experience in the financial sector within risk management
• Strong knowledge of investment funds, financial instruments, risk models, metrics, and non-financial risks.
• Deep understanding of CSSF circulars and strong experience in designing and developing risk policies, frameworks, and controls.
• Proven experience with regulations impacting the fund industry is highly desirable.
• Certifications such as CAIA and FRM are considered strong assets.
• Demonstrated ability to serve clients, share knowledge, and continually grow professionally.
• Team player and leader, skilled in coaching and developing others, with fluency in English (French or German is an asset).