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ArcticBlu Capital is pleased to announce a vacancy for the position of Risk Manager. We are looking for a diligent risk professional to join our team and help monitor and manage risk across our investment funds.

Department: Risk Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Duty Station: 25, Shavishvili Street, Tbilisi, Georgia

Working Hours: 40 working hours/week (Monday-Friday)

Compensation: Salary is based on experience and qualifications

Other terms: 6 months` probation period, subject to compensation

Company Description:

ArcticBlu Capital is a digital-first Asset Management firm focused on connecting frontier markets with global opportunities. ArcticBlu is currently developing a platform for actively managed, institutional-grade multi-asset portfolios. The firm is dedicated to creating a seamless, next-generation solution for global capital allocation that transcends traditional local options. Headquartered in Tbilisi, ArcticBlu Capital is a registered Asset Management Company regulated by the National Bank of Georgia.

Position Overview:

ArcticBlu Capital is seeking a Risk Manager (Mid/Senior Level) to maintain and apply the firm`s risk management framework across its managed funds. Working within an established framework and under the guidance of senior management, the Risk Manager will monitor and measure market, credit, liquidity, concentration, currency, and operational risks, track risk limits, run stress tests, and support risk reporting to management, the Investment Committee, and the National Bank of Georgia. This is a hands-on role well suited to a risk professional looking to deepen their expertise within a growing, institutional-quality asset manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Risk Framework Support:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the firm`s risk management policies and procedures
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of the Risk Appetite Statement
• Apply and monitor internal control mechanisms in day-to-day operations
• Keep risk documentation current and aligned with the firm`s funds and activities

Risk Profile & Limits:

• Monitor each fund`s risk profile against its size, portfolio structure, investment strategy, and objectives
• Assist in setting and calibrating quantitative and qualitative risk limits
• Apply the firm`s rules for calculating risk limits
• Monitor compliance with limits defined in the fund prospectus
• Investment Risk Monitoring
• Monitor and analyze market risk
• Assess credit risk for counterparties and issuers, not relying solely on credit rating agency ratings
• Monitor liquidity risk
• Monitor and control concentration risk (by sector, geography, and issuer)
• Monitor currency (FX) risk
• Monitor operational risk

Limit Monitoring & Stress Testing:

• Conduct regular monitoring of risk limits and flag actual or potential breaches
• Support the escalation process and help prepare action plans when limits are breached
• Run regular stress tests on the investment portfolio
• Assess the sensitivity of the fund`s liquidity profile to various stress scenarios
• Assess the sensitivity of Net Asset Value (NAV) to stress scenarios and assumptions

Operational Risk & Compliance:

• Support the identification and assessment of operational risks
• Conduct Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)
• Record and analyze incidents
• Support compliance with the requirements of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG), including monitoring of financial requirements (capital adequacy)
• Track changes in regulations and support their adoption
• Reporting
• Prepare the risk dashboard for management
• Help prepare risk reports for the National Bank of Georgia
• Support the presentation of risk assessments to the Investment Committee
• Promptly escalate any breach of financial requirements and help prepare a remediation plan

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 4-6 years of experience in risk management, financial analysis, audit, or a related field within asset management, banking, or financial services
• Solid understanding of market, credit, liquidity, concentration, currency, and operational risk
• Familiarity with risk measurement techniques, including stress testing and sensitivity analysis
• Understanding of fund structures (open-ended, closed-ended, interval) and the basics of leverage and liquidity management
• Familiarity with the National Bank of Georgia regulatory framework for asset management companies and investment funds is a plus
• Fluency in English (C1/C2), including written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and AI research tools; Python is a plus
• Progress toward a professional qualification (CFA, FRM, or PRM) is a plus
• Diligence, integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team

What We Offer:

• Supportive, collaborative, healthy, and fair working environment
• Clear guidance in the process of executing tasks
• An opportunity to meet professionals and clients of different backgrounds
• Inspiring working atmosphere as part of an outstanding collaborative team

All interested candidates shall send their CV/resume (English) by e-mail to: jobs@arcticblucapital.com

Candidates must indicate "Risk Manager" in the subject line of their e-mail. You may also apply directly through LinkedIn`s Easy Apply button.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ArcticBlu is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background.

The privacy of the personal information shared by the candidates is very important to us. We collect, use, and store candidates` personal information in accordance with the requirements of the applicable data privacy rules, including specifically the Law of Georgia "On Personal Data Protection."