Senior Market Risk Manager (Finance)

TL;DR

Senior Market Risk Manager (Finance): Providing independent oversight and challenge across a diverse investment portfolio within the Institutional Retirement business with an accent on market and liquidity risks. Focus on assessing the impact of investment risks on the Group balance sheet and delivering risk opinions on complex fixed income assets.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK)

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor specializing in retirement and protection solutions.

What you will do

• Provide independent oversight of market and liquidity risks across diverse investment portfolios.
• Assess the impact of investment risks on portfolios and the Group balance sheet.
• Advise on Matching Adjustment eligibility and investment-related regulatory requirements.
• Deliver risk opinions on new asset classes and complex investment proposals, including private credit and structured assets.
• Review and challenge large asset transactions to ensure risks are identified and mitigated.
• Collaborate with asset origination and investment teams to manage pipelines and sourcing activity.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Solvency II, including Matching Adjustment and capital requirements.
• Experience in a first or second line investment-focused role within the insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of market risk, liquidity risk, and fixed income investments.
• Proven ability to provide constructive challenge and balanced risk advice to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence in exercising sound judgement.
• Clear and effective communication skills for written reporting to senior audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions and life assurance.
• Healthcare plan for permanent employees.
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy/sell leave.
• Electric car scheme via tax-efficient salary sacrifice.
• Flexible working options, including part-time, term-time, and job shares.