Head of Risk Management overseeing robust risk management practices at Aegon Asset Management. Ensures compliance with investment mandates and effectiveness of risk controls.
Responsibilities
Ensure an effective risk management system is in place for identifying and assessing both financial and non-financial risks.
Facilitate appropriate risk responses based on thorough analysis.
Oversee compliance with investment mandates and the effectiveness of the control environment.
Supervise breach investigations, ensuring root causes are understood and appropriate remediation actions are completed.
Manage risk reporting for business leaders and statutory boards, ensuring alignment with centrally maintained standards and templates.
Reporting should include both qualitative and quantitative aspects, such as key risk indicators and analytics (e.g., VaR, TE, volatility, liquidity, market stress testing, and scenario analysis).
Conduct risk reviews of business developments, including product development, annual product reviews, key projects, and business process re-engineering.
Provide input for and review of prospect pitches and due diligence requests and present to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Offer strategic leadership to the US risk function, aligning risk management with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Foster a strong risk culture with effective first-line risk ownership.
Encourage open communication about risks and support diverse perspectives across the business.
Monitor external trends and regulatory developments to evolve risk capabilities and ensure compliance.
Serve as a liaison with regulators, auditors and assurance providers on key risk topics.
Oversee the identification and management of emerging risks.
Support the interpretation and implementation of evolving risk management best practices and regulatory expectations.
Requirements
At least 10 years of experience in investment risk management or a related field, with a strong understanding of risk management approaches and concepts.
Degree-level qualification required; professional certifications (such as CFA or FRM) are advantageous.
Experience in asset management across both public and private investment strategies is preferred.
Experience in building and maintaining investment risk management platforms.
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior business and functional stakeholders.
Experience in leading and motivating teams, with a proven ability to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as strong communications skills.
Effective stakeholder management and the ability to challenge constructively.
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package:
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits:
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
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