Investment Risk Manager

Overview

Vontobel Asset Management, a global investment manager based in Zurich, seeks an Investment Risk Analyst for its Investment Risk Team. The role focuses on independent analysis and monitoring of market, liquidity, credit, counter party, and sustainability risks across multiple asset classes and investment structures.

• Identify, assess, measure, monitor, mitigate and report on risks for actively managed investment products.
• Provide independent risk views to investment teams using tools such as factor risk decomposition, scenario simulations, and stress tests.
• Agree on investment risk measures, review and monitor them, and raise escalation when needed.
• Organise and manage formal risk reviews with investment teams.
• Support interactions with internal and external stakeholders (clients, auditors) as a subject‑matter expert.
• Contribute to governance bodies including the Investment Performance Committee and other executive committees.
• Collaborate with other risk functions (Operational Risk, Investment Control, Compliance and Management Company risk teams).
• Assist the Head of Investment Risk in developing and maintaining an adequate risk‑management framework and infrastructure and fostering a positive risk culture.

• Minimum 5 years in investment risk management or portfolio management, preferably in an asset‑management environment.
• Strong quantitative background: bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, economics or finance.
• Knowledge of at least one fixed‑income or equity asset class, with understanding of FX, multi‑asset investing and derivative pricing.
• Experience with risk modelling (multi‑factor market risk, liquidity risk, counter party risk) and risk systems (MSCI Barra One, MSCI Risk Metrics, Bloomberg Enterprise).
• Programming and database skills (SQL, Python, R, Matlab).
• Regulatory knowledge of Swiss and Luxembourg frameworks (UCITS, AIFMD) is an advantage.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA or FRM are a plus.
• Fluent in English;
  German is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively within a Zurich‑based team.

• Located in Zurich with collaboration spaces and free lunch.
• Modern technology and agile working environment.
• Flat hierarchy and collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to work across global boutiques and contribute to a leading investment firm.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. We value diversity, respect, and zero tolerance for discrimination.