About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
In this role, you will be primarily responsible for identifying, assessing and managing investment risks taken across equity portfolios within EMEA, contributing to the team's broader goal of delivering strong risk-adjusted outcomes for clients.Reporting to the Head of Equity Investment Risk, you will benefit from the support of a close-knit team, while having the autonomy to contribute novel and insightful analysis.
The role requires a curious and analytically rigorous mindset, with the confidence to challenge portfolio positioning and influence investment decisions through well-reasoned analysis. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload are essential to success in this position.
How you'll spend your time...
Undertake detailed forward-looking risk analysis on equity portfolios and communicate findings and recommendations to portfolio managers, team members and senior management.
Lead regular investment risk reviews with portfolio managers, identifying, explaining and challenging the drivers of investment risk, including liquidity and ESG-related risks.
Assist in monitoring portfolios against internal investment risk guidelines, highlighting exceptions and contributing to discussions around risk management actions.
Collaborate with colleagues in the maintenance and enhancement of risk management tools, techniques and processes.
Support the wider business with quantitative insights, working closely with the product and client teams to support product and client initiatives.
To be successful in this role you will have...
A proactive self-starter with a strong academic record in a quantitative field.
Experience in a relevant role; ideally within an investment risk management function and with exposure to equity portfolios.
Strong working knowledge of investment risk concepts, equity markets, instruments and risk management techniques.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with the confidence to communicate complex risk-related issues effectively to all levels in the business.
It would be great if you also had...
Hands-on experience using risk management models and software (e.g. Aladdin, equity factor models, Python).
Working knowledge of SQL and Python.
Completed or working towards professional qualifications such as CFA or FRM.
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
Skills Required
- Strong academic record in a quantitative field
- Experience in a relevant role, ideally within investment risk management with exposure to equity portfolios
- Strong working knowledge of investment risk concepts, equity markets, instruments and risk management techniques
- Ability to build collaborative relationships and communicate complex risk issues effectively to all levels
- Hands-on experience using risk management models and software (e.g., Aladdin, equity factor models, Python)
- Working knowledge of SQL and Python
- Completed or working towards professional qualifications such as CFA or FRM
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests flexible work options, the ability to purchase extra vacation, and paid volunteer time provide adaptable benefits for different life needs. On‑site clinic and fitness resources at headquarters and wellbeing programs add convenient lifestyle support.
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What We Do
Ameriprise Financial has helped millions of clients feel confident about their financial futures for more than 125 years. Our network of approximately 10,000 financial advisors* delivers personalized financial advice to help clients reach their goals. We believe that with the right advisor, the right advice, and the right firm, life can be brilliant. Ameriprise has corporate locations throughout the U.S. and across the globe, and advisor offices in all 50 states. Learn how you can build your career at Ameriprise Financial. *Ameriprise Financial Q2 2020 Statistical Supplement All content on this page is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions. Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results. Investment products are not federally or FDIC insured, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of the entire amount invested. By clicking on a hyperlink, you may be directed to a non-Ameriprise website. Be aware that the linked site will be subject to rules, regulation, and privacy and security provisions that are separate, and may differ, from Ameriprise Financial. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC., a registered investment adviser.
