Head of Equity Risk Eu

**Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.** At Allianz Global Investors our people enjoy motivating, fulfilling careers. If you are looking for a fast-paced working environment, you are resolved to cultivate and expand your talents and relish a challenge, then join us now We are committed to giving our people - experienced and energetic professionals alike - the opportunities and experiences they seek to thrive and gain personal fulfilment. We will work with you to craft your own career, develop your personal growth, and align your achievements with your ambitions. We are looking for you We are currently hiring a Head of Equity Risk EU (f/m/d) who is responsible for the independent risk oversight of Equity (public market) in Europe. Within this exciting role you will provide an outstanding independent risk oversight based on the AllianzGI global risk framework by acting locally in the region and report directly to the Head of Risk, based in Germany. This role is to be filled in our Frankfurt office. **Key responsibilities**: - Support the Head of Risk in providing an accurate view of the risk profile of the books of business in the region- Lead a team of equity risk managers covering essentially investment risk of the respective Equities- Ensure appropriate implementation of the global risk management policies in relation to equity asset class in Europe- Promote an effective dialogue and to regularly engage with investment teams across asset classes in relation to investment risks of the portfolios in your region- - Design and produce accurate portfolio risk reports in a timely fashion as required by the business in line with “Risk Technology & Solutions" Team- Perform ad-hoc quantitative analysis and regular stress-testing on portfolios to assess downside risk based on the stress-testing framework in place with the support of the Risk Technology & Solutions **Key Requirements/Skills/Experience**- Extensive experience in the Equity risk space and deep Equity investment risk market knowledge but other Fixed Income and Multi-Asset investment strategies- Demonstrated experience in working for an Asset Manager at Senior Risk Management level within a buy-side firm- Proven knowledge and current experience of tactic risk management and governance frameworks, methodologies, and emerging practice due to the regulator(s) of your region- Proficiency in English is required, further languages are beneficial- Strong technical knowledge on counterparty risk management in order to support the global policy and an ability to translate this into practical solutions for AllianzGI- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of risk management (especially investment risk) **About Allianz Global Investors** Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager with over 700 investment professionals in 23 offices worldwide and managing EUR 673 billion in assets. Data as of 31 December 2021 We invest for the long term and seek to generate value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active - in how we partner with clients and anticipate their changing needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on protecting and enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability to drive positive change. Our goal is to elevate the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or objectives. Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in an open and transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We respect difference and diversity and reward individual performance as well as teamwork. We offer a collegial culture based on strong values, taking individual responsibility, and dedication to mastering challenging tasks. To harness the power of innovation, we invest in the development of our employees. We encourage you to make an impact in a diverse, international, technology-enabled, and increasingly agile environment. If you feel inspired to elevate the active asset management experience, this is the place for you.