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TIAA · 5 hours ago

Manager, Investment Risk Officer

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $192K/yr

5+ years exp

TIAA is a market-leading retirement company focused on delivering secure retirement solutions for its clients. The Investment Risk Officer is responsible for minimizing investment risks by developing and implementing reports, systems, and processes, while managing risk oversight and capital adequacy monitoring.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of new investment opportunities and existing portfolio positions

Prepare detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management and investment committees

Monitor emerging risks, particularly rapid growth impacts in private markets

Perform stress testing and scenario analysis across alternative asset classes

Support implementation and monitoring of TIAA's tail risk framework across alternative investment asset classes

Prototype and enhance quantitative risk models for Private Equity, Infrastructure, Agriculture, Timberland, and Commercial Real Estate investments

Analyze simulation outputs from risk and private and public data analytics

Monitor compliance with risk limits (both notional and tail risk) within TIAA's established risk appetite framework

Work closely with investment teams to understand deal structures, due diligence processes, and risk characteristics

Partner with quantitative support teams and other risk management functions

Support quarterly and annual risk reporting processes

Collaborate with offshore team members and provide guidance on analytical tasks

Advanced utilization of Excel for complex financial modeling and analysis

Work with large datasets and various risk management platforms

Leverage different Risk models and systems

Proactively incorporate AI/LLM tools for enhanced analytical capabilities

Qualification

Investment Risk ManagementFinancial ModelingQuantitative Risk ModelsLarge Datasets AnalysisAI/LLM ToolsRisk Management SystemsCFA CertificationGraduate DegreeFinancial AcumenCollaborationCommunicationCritical ThinkingStrategic Thinking

Required

5+ years of relevant experience in investment risk management, asset management, institutional investing, or related fields

Advanced Excel proficiency

Experience working with large datasets and financial databases

Proactive user of AI/LLM tools with demonstrated advanced use cases

Familiarity with risk management systems and platforms

Strong understanding of fixed income and equity markets, with real assets knowledge a significant plus

Exposure to private markets (Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Private Credit)

Understanding of global markets and multiple economic sectors

Familiarity with insurance company regulatory frameworks (RBC, etc.)

Preferred

7+ years of relevant experience in investment risk management, asset management, institutional investing, or related fields

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or related field)

Graduate degree (MBA, MS, MA in relevant field)

CFA, FRM, ASA, FSA, PhD, CPA, or other relevant professional certifications