Risk Manager

Job Description

Job Overview
As Risk Manager, the successful candidate will join an established AIFM in Nicosia. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join their well-established team in a highly supportive and collaborative culture. The role will report directly to the top management of the Company. Candidates must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in regulated funds in Cyprus and/or other EU jurisdictions. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of working experience in the fund industry and be experienced in funds that employ alternative strategies: Hedge Fund, Real Estate, Private Equity.

Job Description

• Manage Financial and Non-Financial Risk for the Company, with operational risk responsibilities,
• Manage Regulatory Risk reporting both internal and external,
• Ensure the company is up-to-date with the latest local and EU legislation, rules, and best practices regarding risk management,
• Manage of AIF Risk Monitoring and Reporting,
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Your profile

• Strong experience and expertise in AIFs regulatory framework,
• Proven experience in risk management of a minimum of three years,
• Proven risk management experience in one or more AIF strategies: Hedge Fund, Real Estate, Private Equity, and Other Strategy,
• Proven in-depth understanding of risk management tools,
• Solid knowledge of AIFM Regulation and relevant local and EU regulatory environment,
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines,
• Proactive and hands-on, organisational skills, high level of interpersonal skills, eager to get involved in multiple projects as a team player, good character, and personality,
• Good Academic record in applied sciences or other related field, graduate or post-graduate, or professional degree,
• Advanced CySEC certification,
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills: verbal and writing.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits,
• Seniority - opportunity to be part of strategic decision making, exposure to senior management and an opportunity to influence and make positive contributions,
• CPD Approved Employer benefits, training, and professional memberships.
• Stability - opportunity to be part of a well-established, stable, and growing firm.

Location 
The position is for the Client's offices in Nicosia