Client Risk Manager | Investment Risk Management
Do you see a future with the best employer in the Netherlands in the financial sector? Apply quickly for the position of Client Risk Manager | Investment Risk Management and join the team. Are you experienced in asset management, strong in quantitative analysis, and skilled in programming, preferably in Python? If you are confident, analytical, and an excellent communicator, we’d love to hear from you.
The role
In this challenging role, you will focus on quantitative risk monitoring and risk management of client portfolios and asset classes, covering areas such as ALM, SAA, Tactical Asset Allocation, Total Portfolio Management, and Treasury & Trading. Leveraging your programming skills, you will develop and maintain analytical tools to enhance the risk management framework.
The team
As a Client Risk Manager, you will be part of the Investment Risk Management (IRM) department at APG Asset Management. IRM is a 2nd-line risk management team involved in every step of the investment process—from ALM and Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) to individual asset classes, funds, and portfolios. Within IRM, you will join the Client Risk & Performance Management (CRPM) team, based in Amsterdam.
What you would do
Your key responsibilities include:
- Performing ongoing risk monitoring of total client portfolios and individual investments.
- Developing and updating quantitative models and analytics to support risk and performance measurement.
- Taking ownership of 2nd-line risk management processes and reporting.
- Representing the risk management function in internal and external stakeholder meetings.
- Providing risk opinions on client investment offerings, including Strategic and Annual Investment Plans.
What you bring
We are looking for a confident and analytical Client Risk Manager with:
- A Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in asset management, preferably in a risk management role.
- Strong programming skills, preferably in Python, for data analysis and modeling.
- Solid knowledge of ALM, asset allocation, portfolio construction, financial instruments, and pension fund operating models.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior management and diverse stakeholders.
- Strong critical thinking, eye for detail and high ethical standards.
- A CFA, FRM, VBA, CIPM, or similar certification (preferred).
What we offer you
We welcome candidates with varying levels of seniority for this position. Alongside meeting the requirements, you bring unique skills and expertise that add value to our team. Based on your knowledge and experience, we offer a competitive gross salary within the appropriate range (grades 9, 10, or 11 - with a max. of € 8.473,70 based on 40 hours per week), complemented by excellent, flexible employment conditions, including:
- A guaranteed end of year bonus of 8.33%
- Attention to your vitality and personal development
- Possibility to work from home 2-3 days per week
- And obviously a well-managed pension
Where you will work
For pension provider APG, pension is about people, life, and living together. With careful asset management, pension administration, communication and advice, we work on a livable future for current and future generations. One in which we share prosperity and well-being fairly and sustainably. Now and later.
APG is committed to around 4.5 million people in the Netherlands, which is why we believe it is important to be a reflection of Dutch society. This means that APG strives for an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can be themselves and where your unique qualities are embraced.
When you choose to work at APG, you're choosing a job where you contribute to a bright future. And that's not all. You're also choosing the best employer in the Netherlands in the financial sector! Curious why APG scored so well in the Randstad Employer Brand Research? Check out the article and apply now!
More information
Get in touch with Sarah Beckers via 0658859810 or sarah.beckers@apg.nl or Mark Blok via mark.blok@apg-am.nl who can tell you more about the specifics of the position.
Do you see your future at APG? Apply no later than 16/12/2024 and let yourself be seen.
We do not appreciate acquisition in response to this vacancy.