Head of Risk

Head of Risk & Attribution Operations

About the OpportunityJob Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 04 October

Job Description

Title Head of Risk & Attribution Operations

Department Asset Management CAO Team

Location Bangalore

Reports To Global Head of Performance and Attribution

Level Associate Director

About Fidelity International

Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.5 million customers globally. As a privately held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 locations and with $611.4 billion in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers and wealth managers, to private individuals.

Our Workplace & Personal Financial Health business provides individuals, advisers and employers with access to world-class investment choices, third-party solutions, administration services and pension guidance. Together with our Investment Solutions & Services business, we invest $471 billion on behalf of our clients. By combining our asset management expertise with our solutions for workplace and personal investing, we work together to build better financial futures. Find out more about what we do, our history, and how you could be a part of our future at

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.

As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

Department Description

The Performance Analytics group provides performance information and portfolio analysis for Fidelity International Limited (FIL) worldwide. The new formally team will operate a hub a spoke model with two centres of excellence in Dublin (Ireland) and Dalian (China) supported by local specialists in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

The Analytics Operations is a newly created team focused on data validation, reconciliations and reporting for risk and attribution teams in order to create a best in class centralised service.

Purpose of your role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager to lead the establishment and ongoing operation of our Risk & Attribution Operations team in Bangalore. This role is pivotal in creating a best-in-class centralised service focused on data validation, reconciliations, and reporting to support our global risk and attribution functions.

Additionally, the role will involve working across different asset classes to ensure that requirements are fulfilled, stakeholders are appropriately engaged, and successful solutions are implemented.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and lead a team of 8-10 professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Analytics Operations: Establish robust analytics operational processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data for our downstream risk and performance systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior management, junior developers, and stakeholders across various asset classes to identify requirements and implement successful solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs and communicate progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and data quality.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Ideally university-educated, with a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or Computer Science.
• Proven experience in investment risk, attribution, or related financial services operations.
• Experience with data validation, reconciliations, and reporting in a financial context.
• Exposure to data science and analytics using Python and SQL is a strong advantage
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building and managing teams.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to develop solutions and improve processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different asset classes and geographies.
• Familiarity with financial systems and tools used for risk and performance analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of bottom-up Fixed Income performance attribution, derivative pricing & risk modelling is preferrable.

Experience LevelExecutive Level

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