Vice President – Investment Risk
(Hybrid/Remote options available)
Salary: Competitive base + bonus
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Are you an experienced investment risk professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading alternative investment firm as a Vice President, Investment Risk, playing a central role in the oversight of complex, multi-asset portfolios across Europe.

About the Role

As VP, Investment Risk, you will work within a central Group Risk function, acting as a second line of defence. You will be responsible for forming independent risk opinions on high-value investments, both before and after Investment Committee, across asset classes including NPLs, real estate, private credit, and M&A.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead risk oversight for complex transactions and provide formal risk input at Investment Committee.
• Engage closely with front-line investment teams across Europe on both pre- and post-deal analysis.
• Develop and implement robust investment risk frameworks, tools, and reporting practices.
• Represent Group Risk in senior forums related to investment and portfolio management.
• Conduct post-acquisition, independent thematic reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, including with ESG and compliance, to integrate broader risk considerations.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, commercially aware professional with:

• Significant experience in investment risk management, underwriting, valuation or lending, ideally from a fund or banking environment.
• Deep knowledge of distressed debt, private credit, and real estate investments.
• Strong academic background – Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; CFA, CAIA or FRM preferred.
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills – comfortable working across functions and jurisdictions.
• A strategic mindset with hands-on capability, able to influence across the investment lifecycle.

Why Apply?

• Strategic impact – work closely with senior decision-makers and influence deal outcomes.
• Complex, high-value transactions – gain exposure to a wide variety of asset classes and structures.
• Collaborative culture – engage directly with investment, ESG, and risk teams in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible working – roles available across multiple locations with hybrid or remote options.

If you are interested please contact gec@barclaysimpson.com.