Fund Reporting & Fund Risk Manager (m/f/d) Bankwesen

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fund Reporting & Fund Risk Manager (m/f/d) to join my client bank's Frankfurt branch, who is a well-known banking group. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and enhancement of risk management processes while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine risk management strategies for funds, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with best practices in the German financial sector.
• Design, implement, and optimize guidelines for regulatory, contractual, and internal investment compliance restrictions.
• Support daily fund risk operations, including monitoring, analysis, validation, and reporting—focusing on post-investment compliance checks, leverage assessments, and evaluations of market risk, liquidity risk, and Value-at-Risk (VaR).
• Prepare and enhance periodic fund risk reports, such as AIFMD quarterly submissions, annual derivatives ordinance reports for Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS), VaR backtesting outlier reviews, and customized monthly client reports.
• Collaborate on cross-departmental projects and represent the team in industry association working groups (e.g., BVI).
• Drive process improvements, implementing changes that streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide expert advice to clients on fund risk management topics and reporting inquiries.
• Act as a key liaison for auditors, addressing questions related to fund risk controls and reporting processes.
• Coordinate interdepartmental efforts to integrate new financial instruments into existing frameworks effectively.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of fund risk management principles, regulatory requirements (e.g., AIFMD, UCITS), and industry best practices in Germany. Banking background would be a big value add-up.
• Experience with market risk measurement tools such as Value-at-Risk (VaR) and liquidity risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software; advanced German language skill is required.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with clients, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.