Junior Portfolio Risk Control Analyst

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Portfolio Risk Control Analyst role sits within the wider Global Risk team. The role performs day to day monitoring of investment, client and regulatory restrictions across all Client and Fund portfolios managed by Aegon AM on a pre and post trade basis. Ensuring any exceptions identified are followed through to resolution and where practicable forewarned to reduce exception incidence.

You will interact directly with a variety of stakeholders on all aspects of investment restriction monitoring. You will be responsible for providing a quality-service delivery experience by responding to queries, resolving issues, and participating in client on-boarding meetings.

You will perform controls that help to ensure Aegon AM NLs’ products comply with relevant regulatory requirements including UCITS and AIFMD.

In addition to investment restriction monitoring, you will be responsible for preparation and submission of breach reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret investment management guidelines, set up corresponding compliance rules in our compliance management system (Aladdin), and monitor ongoing compliance with guidelines.
• Monitoring and controlling pre and post-trade mandate compliance, investigating any issues through to resolution.
• Understand the flow of information and how the information is utilized and use that knowledge to verify the integrity of the data and integrity of the compliance rules.
• Preparation and submission of internal and external breach reporting.
• Maintain a positive, proactive relationship with internal and external customers.
• Partner with the Compliance and Enterprise Risk to coordinate corrective action for regulatory violations and other issues impacting the business.
• Interact with other business units including Investment, Legal, Compliance, Portfolio Risk Management, the Portfolio Managers, Asset Specialists, and other investment partners on investment compliance related issues and projects
• Work with team members on accomplishing shared/departmental goals as outlined by Manager.

 Required Qualifications:

• 1 – 2 years working experience in investment banking, asset management or risk management related fields.
• Degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. Graduate degree may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of investment products, legal, regulatory, and accounting principles which directly affect the securities industry and their clients.
• Analytical, problem recognition and resolution, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to independently prioritize and work on multiple high priority projects and assignments simultaneously
• Ability to interpret investment management guidelines and assist business unit in establishing processes to comply
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a broad range of audiences including investment professionals and senior management
• Strong customer service skills, with a focus on continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the institutional securities industry preferred to be within the functional areas investment operations, investment compliance, or compliance audit in an asset manager, insurance or banking institution or regulatory agency.
• General understanding of regulatory environments including the insurance and investment industry, rating agencies, and UCITS and AIFMD regulation.
• A working knowledge of Blackrock Aladdin Compliance System.
• Preferably experience using Power BI.
• Experience with alternative fixed income strategies is valuable.

Aegon Asset Management

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

What will you be getting?

• Compensation level depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR;
• Plenty of scope and budget for your personal and professional development;
• A good pension scheme.
• By Q2 2025 Aegon will move to our new office at Schiphol WTC.

Interested? Apply!
Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via people@aegon.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.