Risk Officer (Only From AMC)

Key Responsibilities

1. Enterprise Risk Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework for the AMC.
• Identify, assess and monitor investment, operational, liquidity, market and business risks.
• Establish risk policies, procedures, controls and escalation mechanisms.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.

2. Investment & Portfolio Risk Management

• Monitor portfolio risks, including market, credit, liquidity, concentration and interest rate risks.
• Ensure compliance with investment mandates, scheme objectives and internal risk limits.
• Review portfolio exposure and identify potential risks arising from market volatility.
• Work closely with fund managers and investment teams to ensure appropriate risk controls.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure the risk management framework aligns with applicable SEBI regulations, AMFI guidelines and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Internal Audit and other departments to address regulatory observations.
• Support risk-related reporting to the Board, Trustees and relevant committees.
• Ensure timely reporting and escalation of material risk events.

4. Operational Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate operational risks across fund management, transactions, technology and business operations.
• Establish internal controls to minimize process failures, fraud and operational losses.
• Oversee business continuity planning and disaster recovery risk assessments.
• Monitor outsourcing, third-party and vendor-related risks.

5. Liquidity & Stress Testing

• Establish liquidity risk monitoring mechanisms for mutual fund schemes.
• Conduct periodic stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Assess the impact of adverse market conditions on portfolios and liquidity.
• Develop contingency plans and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

6. Risk Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare periodic risk reports, dashboards and management updates.
• Present significant risk exposures and mitigation plans to senior management and relevant committees.
• Work closely with the CEO, CIO, fund managers, Compliance and Operations teams.
• Promote a strong risk management culture across the organization.