Head of Risk – Global Multi-Asset Hedge Fund Eka Finance

Head of Risk – Global Multi-Asset Hedge Fund (Switzerland) - Eka Finance

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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.

• 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.

• 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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