Graduate Fund Risk

Graduate Fund Risk

Our client is seeking a Graduate Fund Risk professional to join a highly regulated asset management environment and support the oversight of UCITS and AIFs. This Graduate Fund Risk opportunity offers excellent exposure to investment risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, governance, and regulatory reporting, making it an ideal step for someone looking to build a career in fund risk management. The Graduate Fund Risk role is well suited to a detail-focused individual who enjoys analysis, problem-solving, and working collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced setting.
This Graduate Fund Risk position provides the chance to contribute to important risk monitoring and committee reporting processes while developing technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Monitor investment, liquidity, and counterparty risk across funds, highlighting breaches or exceptions for review.
• Review daily and periodic risk reporting, then investigate and help resolve any inconsistencies or exceptions.
• Support the production of risk dashboards, reporting packs, and committee papers for governance meetings.
• Assist with regulatory submissions, including Central Bank of Ireland risk and liquidity returns.
• Carry out data analysis, validation, stress testing, and scenario analysis to strengthen risk oversight processes.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Risk Management, or a related subject.
• Strong interest in fund structures, asset management, and risk management within a regulated environment.
• Confident Excel skills, with an advantage for candidates who have experience using data analysis tools.
• A good understanding of financial markets, investment instruments, and portfolio construction principles.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisation, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.