OverviewSenior Market Risk Manager/Head of Market Risk – Boutique “Global Macro” Hedge Fund (10+ years of Hedge Fund or Asset Management experience).

The RoleMartis Search represents a boutique Mayfair-based Hedge Fund to hire a permanent “Senior Market Risk Manager”, or “Head of Risk Management.” This is an exciting opportunity to join a hedge fund that is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The role is a senior Front Office Market Risk position; the client is open to someone currently employed as a “Senior Market Risk Manager” or “Head of Risk Management” who aspires to become “Head of Risk Management” or “Chief Risk Officer.”

Our client needs someone with a minimum of 10+ years of Global Macro Market Risk experience (Equity, Fixed Income and FX) or multi-asset class exposure (e.g., Equity Long/Short with other asset classes/strategies). Preference for Hedge Fund experience, but Asset Management candidates will be considered.

It is a senior Hedge Fund Market Risk Manager role, but without direct staff management. You will work closely with the Investment team and the CIO. The selected candidate will be the sole and most senior Market Risk Manager in the business (hands-on and strategic).

Our client is seeking a solid Market Risk professional with a numerate degree and extensive financial modelling skills. Coding skills such as Python, SQL, C++, R, VBA, etc., are desirable for building risk models (VaR, Stress Testing, Factor Exposures, Risk Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Visualisation, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

Ongoing market risk management of Equity, Fixed Income and Foreign Exchange Global Macro strategies.

Play a critical role in portfolio construction and strategy development, working with the CIO and business development to refine strategies for institutional portfolios.

Conduct deep-dive risk analysis on individual trades and broader portfolio exposures.

Develop and refine stress scenarios, VaR models, and other risk metrics to evaluate potential market shocks.

Clearly communicate risk findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Monitor real-time market developments and assess their impact on portfolio risk.

Investigate PandL drivers and provide detailed breakdowns of performance.

Contribute to research initiatives to enhance risk frameworks and tools.

Enhance risk measurement, portfolio analytics, controls and both internal and external risk reporting.

Qualifications

Degree or Master’s Degree.

Extensive experience (10+ years) in Risk Management at a Hedge Fund or Asset Manager.

Strong experience with all parts of the buy-side business.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas succinctly.

Competitive compensation and clear long-term progression (as applicable).

Job Details

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Analyst

Industries: Investment Management, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Work ArrangementDue to the high trading volume and complexity of the role, there is a preference for in-office work with some flexibility from time to time.

SponsorshipPlease note our client will not sponsor visas. Applicants must have full UK Right to Work with no time-limited visas (e.g., Youth Mobility, Tier 4, Spouse Visas) that would require sponsorship.

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