Head of Equity Risk (EMEA)

Head of Equity Risk (EMEA) Permanent Portfolio Management, Research, Trading London BACK TO JOBS APPLY Core Responsibilities Lead the equity risk management function for EMEA trading desks. Develop and oversee risk frameworks for equity portfolios (long/short, systematic, stat arb, market neutral, etc.). Monitor and manage factor exposures (style, sector, country, liquidity). Assess tail risk, stress scenarios, and VaR (Value at Risk) across equity strategies. Partner with PMs and quants to ensure strategies align with firm-wide risk limits. Report to Global Head of Risk and CIO with regular updates on portfolio performance and risk. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (PRA/FCA in the UK, ESMA in EU). Recruitment Consultant Simon Panteli simon@paragonalpha.com Key Skills & Background 10–15+ years in equity risk management within hedge funds, investment banks, or asset managers. Strong knowledge of quant strategies (stat arb, factor models, volatility, derivatives). Expertise with risk systems (e.g., Axioma, Barra, Aladdin, or in-house platforms). Strong programming/data analysis (Python, R, SQL) and ability to work with quants. Deep understanding of European equity markets and cross-asset risk.