Job Application for Portfolio Risk Analyst at Man Group

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 31 December 2025

Man’s Portfolio Risk team is responsible for implementing and monitoring regulatory and contractual investment restrictions across the business. The team also advises PMs on trading decisions, negotiates investment guidelines with clients, works closely with development technology teams to ensure robust implementation of limits, and with the legal team to ensure consistency in documentation of investment restrictions.

Specific responsibilities
• Analyze real time risk/compliance alerts to ensure consistency with investment mandates, and work with traders and portfolio managers to resolve exceptions
• Manage pre-trade risk/compliance alerts, working with technology and front office to ensure there is a robust pre-trade risk framework
• Review investment restrictions for new mandates prior to finalization
• Implement mandate and regulatory limits in Man’s risk system, developing new reporting analytics where required
• Investigate potential breaches of investment restrictions and maintain the central breach log
• Work closely with Product Legal and structuring teams to specify prospectus or other document amendments as required
• Work with Technology to specify system enhancements required to implement new monitoring and analysis associated with strategy requirements

Key competencies
• Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in a subject with an analytical component
• Preferably 3-5 years’ experience in performing a similar function for another asset manager
• Ability to conceptualize and perform calculations that are part of a portfolio of investments and derivatives
• Working knowledge of investment strategies applied in portfolio management including portfolios that apply derivatives and short positions as part of their strategy
• Experience in reviewing investment guidelines, Offering Memorandums, and Investment Management Agreements
• Experience in monitoring for portfolio investment requirements associated with UCITS, 3(c) 7 funds, and US mutual funds
• Detail oriented and effective research and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a trading desk environment
• Moderate programming skills, preferably Excel/VBA, SQL, Python

The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

US Pay Range

$80,000 - $100,000 USD

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

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