Risk and Valuations Analyst - #1694470

About ACA Mirabella

ACA Mirabella is a leading FCA-regulated investment manager specializing in providing regulatory hosting solutions for portfolio managers of hedge funds, private equity, and similar investment vehicles.

We are seeking a talented Risk Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse investment management strategies, collaborating with experienced professionals to deliver exceptional risk oversight for our clients.

The Opportunity

This position is ideal for an aspiring risk professional who is passionate about risk management and seeking exposure to a broad range of investment strategies and operational frameworks. The successful candidate will work closely with Risk team colleagues in monitoring the performance of ACA Mirabella’s funds and portfolios managers and assisting with the onboarding of new portfolio managers, funds and mandates.

What You’ll Do

As a Risk Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Portfolio & Operational Risk Management:
• Monitoring client trading activity daily, checking information reported is complete and accurate and ensuring trading activity is within agreed risk limits, investigating and escalating any exceptions and issues of concern appropriately.
• Monitoring the systems and procedures used by portfolio managers to check they are operating as expected that any control weaknesses are identified, discussed, escalated and addressed appropriately. Independently verifying risk metrics produced by portfolio managers and assess their ongoing appropriateness.
• Participating in regular monitoring calls and meetings with portfolio managers.
• Assisting and preparing updates to risk assessments for each portfolio manager, considering fund mandates, investment agreements, and valuation guidelines.
• Assisting with due diligence on third parties used by portfolio managers or their funds e.g. fund administrators, depositaries, IT systems, market risk models etc.
• Contributing to risk management reporting to Fund Boards and ACA Mirabella senior management, ensuring timely and accurate completion within deadlines.
• Onboarding New Commercial Clients:
• Assisting with in-depth reviews of clients’ investment processes, risk management practices, strategy complexity, and operational arrangements to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory principles.
• Assisting with appropriate systems and report testing before new mandates go live.
• Working with colleagues and portfolio managers to agree appropriate risk metrics, other risk indicators and to design effective portfolio management risk monitoring programmes.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications:

• Preferred degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of financial products, hedge fund trading strategies, and the regulatory environment (e.g., AIFMD, MiFID).
• Previous experience in a financial institution.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong ability to analyze data effectively.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and professional reports.
  
  

Professional Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and third parties.