Risk Analyst – AIFM – Luxembourg

Risk Analyst – Investment Manager – Luxembourg

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily, weekly, and monthly risk monitoring of portfolios (market, liquidity, credit, counterparty, operational, concentration, etc.).
Verify that investment funds remain within defined risk limits and escalate breaches when necessary.
Support the calculation and analysis of key risk indicators (VaR, stress tests, leverage, exposure, etc.).
Contribute to maintaining the firm’s risk management policy and procedures in line with CSSF Circulars, AIFMD, and UCITS frameworks.
Assist with the preparation of risk reports for the Board, Conducting Officers, and regulators.
Ensure that risk documentation and registers are properly maintained and up to date.
Help identify and record operational risk events and support incident follow-up and mitigation.
Participate in the enhancement of risk control tools and data quality checks.
Support periodic internal control reviews and audits.
Prepare regular and ad-hoc risk dashboards and contribute to management reporting.
Liaise with portfolio management, valuation, compliance, and external service providers to gather data and ensure consistent risk monitoring.

Requirements

University degree (Bachelor/Master) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Risk Management, or related field.
0–3 years of experience in a risk, compliance, or audit function within an investment management, AIFM, or financial services company in Luxembourg.
Internship or exposure to financial risk management or fund operations is an advantage.
Understanding of investment fund structures (AIFs, UCITS) and basic financial instruments (equities, bonds, derivatives, private assets).
Proficiency with Excel, Bloomberg, or risk reporting tools.
Knowledge of AIFMD/UCITS risk principles and CSSF Circular 18/698 is a plus.