Head of Risk – Global Multi-Asset Hedge Fund

vor 1 Woche

Genf, Genf, Schweiz EKA FINANCE LIMITED Vollzeit CHF 150'000 - CHF 250'000 pro Jahr

An established, technology-driven investment firm is hiring a
Head of Risk
to design, lead, and scale its global risk function as the business continues to expand.

We're seeking an experienced risk professional with a
broad understanding of global markets
and a track record managing risk across multiple asset classes in a
quantitative or multi-PM trading environment
. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with
systematic and market-making strategies
, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to translate complex exposures into clear, actionable insight.

This is a
high-impact, front-office role
—closely integrated with trading and investment teams, working alongside senior leadership to shape and strengthen the firm's risk architecture and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Enterprise Risk:
    Build and oversee a comprehensive, scalable risk framework covering market, liquidity, and portfolio exposures across all strategies and asset classes.
  • Collaborate with Investment Teams:
    Partner with portfolio managers, quants, and traders to monitor positions, analyze exposures, and manage capital deployment in real time.
  • Develop Risk Analytics:
    Create and enhance tools and reports to assess and visualize risk metrics, including stress tests, VaR, and concentration analysis.
  • Innovate and Evolve:
    Advance the firm's approach to quantitative risk modeling, incorporating simulation and machine learning techniques where relevant.
  • Governance and Compliance:
    Ensure risk policies meet internal standards, investor expectations, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
  • Enable Growth:
    Support expansion into new markets and products by implementing adaptive systems that maintain transparency and control as the platform scales.

About You

  • Academic Background:
    Degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
  • Professional Experience:
    10+ years in risk management within a hedge fund, multi-manager, or trading firm, ideally with systematic or quant-driven strategies.
  • Cross-Asset Expertise:
    Strong hands-on experience across equities, futures, options, FX, and credit.
  • Quantitative Insight:
    Deep understanding of model-driven trading and the dynamics of systematic portfolio construction.
  • Leadership:
    Proven ability to guide teams, influence senior stakeholders, and design scalable frameworks in a fast-paced environment.

If you're a seasoned risk leader eager to shape the risk foundation of a growing hedge fund focused on
quantitative and market-making strategies
, this role offers a rare opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact.

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