Odd Non Financial Risk Sr. Analyst Iii

ODD Non Financial Risk Sr. Analyst III

Country: Spain

**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**

**SAM (Santander Asset Management) **is looking for an **OPERATIONAL DUE DILIGENCE SR ANALYST **based in our **BOADILLA DEL MONTE **office.

**WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY**

Santander Asset Management is a global structure with strong local roots in Europe and Latin America. With presence in 11 countries, we have assets of more than €175 billion* working for institutional clients, individual clients, and intermediaries such as Santander banks in all geographies. Our knowledge in Latin America makes us real experts on the region, allowing us to provide you with unique opportunities to invest. Our philosophy is to manage our investments to capture maximum upside but also downside protection. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, from investment funds to illiquid assets, to provide right answers to your needs.

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, culture and disability. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and business prosper.

**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**

As member of Santander Wealth Management & Insurance you will have to perform operational due diligence reviews on prospective and existing third party Funds, which includes not only Traditional Funds (Mutual Funds and ETFs) but also Alternative Funds opportunities (Private Equity, Real Estate, Private Debt...).

We need someone like you to help us in different fronts:

- Perform operational due diligence reviews on prospective and existing Traditional (Mutual Funds and ETFs) and Alternative Funds (Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Venture Capital).
- ODD activities include a risk-based approach in analyzing and assessing processes, systems, documentation, personnel and overall controls of the Asset Managers and Funds, pertaining to the following areas: Fund terms and Governance, Legal and Regulatory, Compliance, Trade Operations, Cash Controls, Counterparty Risk Management, Valuation, IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity.
- Onsite meetings with key staff at the investment management firm (generally including the COO, CRO, CCO and supporting staff) is also required during the ODD process.
- Completion of thorough risk due diligence reports on fund managers on a timely basis, highlighting the Findings from the review. Then present it to the risk committees.
- Perform on-going monitoring of existing funds and investment managers and raise alerts if needed.

**EXPERIENCE**
- Proven experience in working in the funds industry.
- Strong understanding of the trade flow of the operations in an Investment Management Firm.
- Knowledge of operational best practice in the funds industry.
- Knowledge of UCITS regulatory environment.

**EDUCATION**
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar. Master´s degree is a plus.
- CAIA is desirable.
- High level of English is a must.

**SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE**
- A strong understanding of the risks inherent within fund investments and financial instruments.
- Knowledgeable in a wide range of asset classes, financial instruments and alternative investment strategies not limited to hedge, private equity and credit, real estate and infrastructure.
- 5+ years of experience in audit, investment risk, operational risk, manager selection or operations.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- An understanding of risk models and concepts such as tracking error, VaR, and stress testing methodologies together with an appreciation of their limitations and strong analytical skills including an ability to conduct quantitative analysis.
- Knowledge of Access/virtual basic
- Desirable Python
- High level of English is a must.
- Geographic mobility: International