Risk Analyst/Sr. Risk Analyst M/F

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players [1], offers its 100 million clients - retail, institutional and corporate - a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets.

With its six international investment hubs [2], financial and extra-financial research capabilities and long-standing commitment to responsible investment, Amundi is a key player in the asset management landscape.

Amundi clients benefit from the expertise and advice of 5,300 employees in 35 countries. A subsidiary of the Credit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages more than €2.0 trillion of assets [3].

Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and society

[1] Source: IPE "Top 500 Asset Managers" published in June 2022, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2021

[2] Boston, Dublin, London, Milan, Paris and Tokyo

[3] Amundi data including Lyxor as at 31/03/2022

Reference

2023-80465

Publication date

27/06/2023

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Risk Management / Control

Job title

Risk Analyst/Sr. Risk Analyst M/F

Contract type

VIE Programme

Term (in months)

18

Expected start date

01/09/2023

Management position

No

Job summary

The Risk Analyst, Investment Compliance role is primarily responsible for ensuring that the US and non-US mutual funds and institutional accounts that are advised or sub-advised by Amundi Pioneer comply with all regulatory restrictions and are managed in conformity with the stated investment objectives, policies and investment restrictions of each fund or client account.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Investment Guideline Monitoring (70%)- Monitors dashboard of daily pre-trade, post trade and batch alert/warning on the order management system. Ensure pre-trade alert/warning resolution is timely and compliant. Ensure appropriate communication of pertinent information to all relevant parties. Engage with Investment Managers to resolve issues. Perform any manual tests.
• Research & other governance activities (25%)- Problem solves and participates in the resolution of compliance issues/breaches which may include working with other departments including Operations, Legal, Investment Management. Monitor maintenance and update of compliance records and files. Ensure proper documentation is recorded on any issue/breach. Ensure proper alignment of reporting and policies with Amundi Group. Assist in preparation of any client reporting and/or meetings/due diligences. Work with Investment Managers to ensure proper macro/micro rules are appropriate.
• Special projects (5%)

Position location

Geographical area

America, United States Of America

City

Boston

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Minimum:

- Undergraduate degree, preferably in business or finance.

- 0-3 years' experience in the securities industry at either an investment management company, brokerage firm or third party service provider.

Preferred:

- 1-3 years experience in financial services or investment management industry.

- Experience of regulatory rules and restrictions specific to the Investment company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisors Act of 1940

- Knowledge of UCIT's Rules

Level of minimal experience

3-5 years

Experience

Minimum:

- 0-3 years' experience in the securities industry at either an investment management company, brokerage firm or third party service provider.

Preferred:

- 1-3 years experience in financial services or investment management industry.

Please note: A VIE (Voluntariat International en Entreprise) is an opportunity for international mobility, secured by the French Government, which allows companies, governed by French law, to activate a mission abroad in a foreign country for French graduates aged between 18-28 who are a National of Member States of the European Economic Area and have achieved their national service obligations and graduated with a minimum of two years after Baccalaureate or similar diploma.

Required skills

• Ability to work effectively with other individuals and departments.
• Display initiative
• Proven analytical, organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to solve problems, independently
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and cross geographically
• Proficient at using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Bloomberg.
• Proven spreadsheet and database skills, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Critical Thinker.
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and cross geographically.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of UCITS regulations for monitoring of offshore funds as well as institutional accounts.
• Strong knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Ability to understand rule coding and use of Compliance monitoring applications.
• Ability to interact with Portfolio Managers and others to reduce risk related errors.
• Strong understanding of financial markets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Service oriented.

Technical skills required

• Proficient at using the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Bloomberg.
• Proven spreadsheet and database skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• ALTO
• Bloomberg

Languages

English (Fluent)

Languages

Fully Professionally Proficient in English.