What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager - Structured/Private Credit position at Soros Fund Management?
Company Description
Soros Fund Management LLC (SFM) is a multi-strategy global investment firm and family office that manages approximately $28 billion in net assets. Founded by George Soros in 1970, SFM serves as the principal asset manager for the Open Society Foundations (OSF), one of the world's largest charitable foundations dedicated to promoting justice, human rights, and democracy. SFM leverages its permanent capital base, unconstrained mandate, and 50-plus years of experience to invest nimbly across diverse strategies and asset classes, including public and private equities and credit and macro assets. SFM's approach is unique in the investment industry. Headquartered in New York City with offices in London, Dublin, and Hong Kong, SFM employs about 200 professionals.
Position Overview
The role of the Risk Manager is to provide risk oversight across the Structured Products and Private Credit businesses. The individual is expected to maintain a close relationship with the investment teams, balancing the need for independent risk control with the provision of insightful analysis.
The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of structured credit products and markets together with a detailed understanding of relevant pricing and risk models. They will blend a strong analytical ability with good communication skills in order to positively influence the investment process.
Relationships
Reports to : Chief Risk Officer
Major Responsibilities
- Identification and communication of risk through reporting, commentary and analysis
- Setting / monitoring risk limits and dealing with exceptions
- Development of risk methodologies related to sensitivities, scenario analysis etc.
- Building pricing / risk models for transactions and support of valuation process
- Discussion with investment teams on structuring of new transactions
- Analysis of hedge sizing and hedging opportunities
- Provide analytical insight to portfolio managers related to risk factors and return drivers
- Progress quantitative framework used to guide portfolio construction and asset allocation process
- Coordinate with technology to productionize processes
Requirements
What We Offer
In all respects, candidates need to reflect the following SFM core values :
Integrity / / Teamwork / / Smart risk-taking / / Owner's Mindset / / Humility
Discover how SFM continues to drive impactful investments and supports the global mission of the Open Society Foundations.
Salary : $150,000 - $225,000
