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Aegon Asset Management · 23 hours ago

Head of Risk Management - Aegon AM

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor managing assets for a diverse client base. The Head of Risk Management will oversee risk management practices, ensuring compliance and effective risk responses across financial and non-financial risks while aligning risk management with business objectives.

CrowdfundingFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Ensure an effective risk management system is in place for identifying and assessing both financial and non-financial risks. Facilitate appropriate risk responses based on thorough analysis

Oversee compliance with investment mandates and the effectiveness of the control environment. Supervise breach investigations, ensuring root causes are understood and appropriate remediation actions are completed

Manage risk reporting for business leaders and statutory boards, ensuring alignment with centrally maintained standards and templates. Reporting should include both qualitative and quantitative aspects, such as key risk indicators and analytics (e.g., VaR, TE, volatility, liquidity, market stress testing, and scenario analysis)

Conduct risk reviews of business developments, including product development, annual product reviews, key projects, and business process re-engineering

Provide input for and review of prospect pitches and due diligence requests and present to internal and external stakeholders as needed

Offer strategic leadership to the US risk function, aligning risk management with business objectives and regulatory requirements

Foster a strong risk culture with effective first-line risk ownership. Encourage open communication about risks and support diverse perspectives across the business

Monitor external trends and regulatory developments to evolve risk capabilities and ensure compliance. Serve as a liaison with regulators, auditors and assurance providers on key risk topics

Oversee the identification and management of emerging risks. Support the interpretation and implementation of evolving risk management best practices and regulatory expectations

Qualification

Investment risk managementRisk management frameworksPortfolio risk controlCFA certificationFRM certificationStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

At least 10 years of experience in investment risk management or a related field, with a strong understanding of risk management approaches and concepts

Degree-level qualification required; professional certifications (such as CFA or FRM) are advantageous

Experience in asset management across both public and private investment strategies is preferred

Experience in building and maintaining investment risk management platforms

Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior business and functional stakeholders

Experience in leading and motivating teams, with a proven ability to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as strong communications skills

Effective stakeholder management and the ability to challenge constructively

Preferred

Experience in asset management across both public and private investment strategies is preferred

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

College Coach Program

Back-Up Care Program

PTO for Volunteer Hours

Employee Matching Gifts Program

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusion and Diversity Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Referral Bonus Programs