Investments Risk Controller

Mission Overview:

Keystone Solutions is looking for an Investments Risk Controller for a consultancy mission within the Affluent and Private Banking environment of a major financial-services client in Brussels. You will be hired by Keystone Solutions and represent us as a K-Stone while working on the client's portfolio risk management activities. The investment services function provides clients with performant discretionary and advisory investment solutions.

You will join a Portfolio Risk Management team alongside two internal Risk Officers under the guidance of the team coach. You will play a key role in assessing and mitigating risks that may impact the organisation. The focus is on control execution across a broad scope of portfolio management activities to ensure effective risk management processes. You will also take on risk-related projects as needed, in close collaboration with the team coach.

Responsibilities:

Under Keystone Solutions' consultancy model, you will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Perform controls on Advisory Portfolio Management, Discretionary Portfolio Management and Execution Only activities in terms of diversification, asset allocation and related areas, in line with applicable local and group procedures.
• Provide feedback to portfolio managers when needed in case of negative control results.
• Improve and deliver, together with the rest of the team, a monthly Risk Dashboard and Portfolio Risk Report for risk monitoring purposes.
• Support the team in business-as-usual mode by following up on daily ad hoc requests for validations, advice and questions from portfolio managers and relationship managers.
• Report, animate and follow up on portfolio risk management topics within the department and in cooperation with other internal and group teams.
• Participate in the Investment Services Risk Committee for topics assigned to you and follow up on action points.
• Set up new controls.

Language Requirements:

• Dutch: strong written and spoken communication skills.
• French: strong written and spoken communication skills.
• English: profound knowledge.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.

Technical Requirements:

• Good expertise in MS Office is mandatory.
• Familiarity with various IT tools is mandatory.
• Good expertise in treating and visualising data is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Temenos Triple'A is considered a plus but is not required.

Business Knowledge:

• No specific mandatory business experience is required.
• Experience with Risk Management or Operational Permanent Controls frameworks and methodologies is considered a plus.
• Affinity with the financial world, portfolio management, markets and macroeconomics is preferred.

Soft Skills:

• An independent, proactive mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing risks and issues.
• An enthusiastic and proactive approach to learning and contributing.
• A dynamic attitude and willingness to step outside your comfort zone.

Working Model:

This is a consultancy mission in Brussels where you will represent Keystone Solutions in the client's environment. The expected working model is 60% on site and 40% homeworking.

Why Join Keystone Solutions:

As a Keystone Solutions consultant, you gain exposure to dynamic projects and diverse challenges across client environments. Our consultancy model enables turbo-charged learning through broad professional experiences while supporting skyrocketing ambition and continued career growth. Being a K-Stone means bringing our core values to every engagement while building your expertise, adaptability and impact as a consultant.

Apply Now:

If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today at Keystone Solutions Career Portal.