Head of Risk – Global Multi-Asset Hedge Fund (Switzerland)

An established, technology-driven investment firm is hiring a Head of Risk to design, lead, and scale its global risk function as the business continues to expand.

We’re seeking an experienced risk professional with a broad understanding of global markets and a track record managing risk across multiple asset classes in a quantitative or multi-PM trading environment . The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with systematic and market-making strategies , sound analytical judgment, and the ability to translate complex exposures into clear, actionable insight.

This is a high-impact, front-office role —closely integrated with trading and investment teams, working alongside senior leadership to shape and strengthen the firm’s risk architecture and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Enterprise Risk : Build and oversee a comprehensive, scalable risk framework covering market, liquidity, and portfolio exposures across all strategies and asset classes.
• Collaborate with Investment Teams : Partner with portfolio managers, quants, and traders to monitor positions, analyze exposures, and manage capital deployment in real time.
• Develop Risk Analytics : Create and enhance tools and reports to assess and visualize risk metrics, including stress tests, VaR, and concentration analysis.
• Innovate and Evolve : Advance the firm’s approach to quantitative risk modeling, incorporating simulation and machine learning techniques where relevant.
• Governance and Compliance : Ensure risk policies meet internal standards, investor expectations, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Enable Growth : Support expansion into new markets and products by implementing adaptive systems that maintain transparency and control as the platform scales.

About You

If you’re a seasoned risk leader eager to shape the risk foundation of a growing hedge fund focused on quantitative and market-making strategies , this role offers a rare opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact.