Principal, EMEA Portfolio Risk | Credit
Core
Provide independent oversight, analysis, and challenge on credit and multi-asset portfolios to influence investment decisions and enhance global risk frameworks.
Role type
Principal, investment risk professional (credit & multi-asset)
Builds
Apollo's global risk framework, analytical tools, and risk management processes
Domain
Investment management, credit markets, multi-asset strategies
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Portfolio risk modelling, credit market expertise (cash/synthetic/structured/derivatives), Python, SQL, scenario analysis, stress testing, risk attribution, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in quantitative discipline, experience mentoring junior team members
Technologies
Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Monitor and assess portfolio risks across credit and multi-asset strategies; Partner with Portfolio Managers and Trading to evaluate portfolio construction and risk exposures; Conduct detailed risk analysis including scenario analysis, stress testing, and risk attribution; Provide independent challenge and recommendations to influence investment decisions; Utilize and enhance proprietary risk systems to analyse exposures and tail risks; Develop and implement analytical tools to improve efficiency; Collaborate with Technology and Analytics teams to advance risk infrastructure; Prepare and present risk reporting to senior management; Engage with global stakeholders to ensure consistency in risk standards; Contribute to strategic initiatives within the Investment Risk function; Mentor junior team members and promote best practices; Take ownership of key risk initiatives to enhance frameworks and processes.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence