Simmons & Hanbury
Risk Manager - Private Equity
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Risk Manager | Private Markets | London |
About the Opportunity
We are exclusively partnering with a high-performing, specialist private markets investment firm to appoint a Risk Manager as part of the continued growth of its investment platform.
The firm has built an outstanding reputation for providing responsible and sustainable investment solutions across emerging markets, supporting financial inclusion through investments in non-bank financial institutions and other specialist lenders.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious risk professional looking to work at the intersection of risk and investing, partnering closely with experienced investment professionals on transactions across multiple international markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed credit analysis and risk assessments on prospective investments across a diversified emerging markets portfolio.
- Assess the financial strength, business models and creditworthiness of borrowers and counterparties, with a particular focus on non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) and specialist lenders.
- Build and review financial models to evaluate credit risk, cash flow generation, debt servicing capacity and investment performance.
- Analyse financial statements, portfolios, collateral structures and market dynamics to support investment decisions.
- Produce high-quality investment risk papers and recommendations for internal investment committees.
- Partner closely with investment professionals throughout the deal lifecycle, providing independent challenge and risk input on new transactions.
- Monitor existing investments, identifying emerging risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Perform ongoing portfolio monitoring, stress testing and scenario analysis where appropriate.
- Keep abreast of macroeconomic, political and regulatory developments across emerging markets and assess their potential impact on investments.
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Requirements
- 2-4 years' experience within Risk, Credit Risk, Investment Risk or Credit Analysis gained within a bank, private equity firm, development finance institution or similar investment business.
- Experience analysing non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), specialist lenders or emerging markets would be highly advantageous.
- Strong financial modelling, financial statement analysis and cash flow forecasting skills.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative capabilities with the ability to assess complex investment opportunities.
- Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Engineering or another highly quantitative discipline.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to work directly alongside investment professionals and senior stakeholders.
- Spanish language skills would be highly desirable given the firm's significant investment activity across Latin America.
- An interest in emerging markets and international investing, with a commercial mindset and strong attention to detail.
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Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected investment business operating within a nimble, flat organisational structure where you'll gain exceptional exposure to investment decision-making from an early stage in your career.
You'll work directly alongside experienced investors on complex international transactions while benefiting from genuine responsibility, outstanding career development and the opportunity to travel across South America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
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