What does this job entail?
As a Financial Risk Manager, you ensure that KBC Asset Management’s investment products and services are supported by robust and reliable risk management.
You combine quantitative analysis with financial insight. You calculate and analyse risks, validate models, and translate complex results into clear conclusions and recommendations. In addition, you support the development of new investment products and contribute to projects related to technology, regulation, and process improvement.
You will be part of an international team with colleagues in Brussels, Dublin, and Prague. Together, you ensure that risks are properly measured, monitored, and managed throughout the entire lifecycle of investment products.
What do we expect from you?
- You translate quantitative analyses into clear financial insights and actionable recommendations.
- You calculate and analyse risk metrics such as Global Exposure, Value at Risk (VaR), Greeks, and stress tests.
- You perform model validations and assess whether models are appropriate and reliable.
- You support the development and launch of investment products by providing well-founded risk advice.
- You work with large datasets and use modern analytical tools to identify and assess risks.
- You translate complex analyses into concise conclusions for senior management, highlighting key risks, impact, and required actions.
- You contribute to projects involving new technologies, regulations, and organisation-wide improvements.
- You leverage technology and automation to make analyses and processes more efficient and reliable.
- You take initiative and proactively contribute ideas to further improve the team’s way of working.
Your key strengths?
- Preferably, you have at least two years of relevant experience in risk management, asset management, financial markets, quantitative analysis, or a related field.
- You hold a Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another relevant quantitative discipline.
- You have a strong interest in financial markets and are able to understand and analyse complex financial and risk-related issues.
- You have knowledge of Python and enjoy using technology to improve analyses and processes.
- You can analyse complex problems in a structured manner and quickly identify the key issues.
- You can clearly explain quantitative analyses to different audiences, including colleagues who are less familiar with the technical details.
- You communicate fluently in English and are proactive by nature
What can we offer you?
- A role where financial risk management, quantitative analysis, financial markets, and technology come together.
- The opportunity to contribute to the risk management of investment products throughout their entire lifecycle.
- Room to further develop your expertise in risk modelling, asset management, and automation.
- An international working environment with colleagues in Brussels, Dublin, and Prague.
- A comprehensive onboarding programme and access to training that will help you grow both professionally and personally.
- Offices that are easily accessible by public transport. You may also work partly from home if you wish.
- Flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life.
- A permanent contract with a competitive salary, complemented by a wide range of fringe benefits and KBC’s extensive flexible benefits package.
Can you help us make the difference?
In Product Risk at KBC AM, I learn every day from true experts while gaining a helicopter view of investments, models and markets. This variety keeps the job challenging, rewarding and refreshing.
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Respect and inclusion are core values at KBC. We believe that the individuality of our employees and the diversity of our teams are key to achieving great things. That’s why we recruit new employees based on talent and motivation, regardless of their background or story.
We work closely together to be the reference in the financial sector by innovating, greening and connecting. Interested in joining a ‘Top Employer’ and contributing to new ideas and solutions that help our customers and society move forward?
If this ticks all your boxes, apply now so we can get to know you. And if there are any specific things you’d like us to consider in your application, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
