Risk Automation Lead Full Time NEW

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

• As at 31 December 2025

The Team

AHL Investment Risk manages market, liquidity, and counterparty risk across the full range of AHL’s systematic funds and strategies. The team combines quantitative risk research with day-to-day risk monitoring and works closely with Portfolio Management, Research, Trading, and Technology.

Portfolio Risk oversees regulatory and contractual investment restrictions across Man Group’s funds. The team advises portfolio managers on trading decisions, negotiates investment guidelines with clients, and partners with Technology and Legal to ensure robust and consistent implementation of limits.

The successful candidate will work across both teams, contributing to shared priorities around risk infrastructure, automation, and AI-driven efficiency.

The Role

We are now seeking an AI and process experienced leader, with a strong quantitative and technology background to drive automation and AI adoption across the AHL Risk and Portfolio Risk teams. The role is focused on building tools and automating workflows that make risk processes faster, more scalable, and more insightful — leveraging AI where it adds genuine value.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines solid risk and financial markets knowledge with hands-on coding and AI skills, and who wants to have a direct impact on how risk is managed across Man Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and automate manual processes across the AHL Risk and Portfolio Risk teams, with a focus on leveraging AI to drive efficiency gains
• Build and enhance risk models, analytical tools, and reporting infrastructure in Python
• Contribute to the development of Man Group’s risk framework, including internal risk models and code
• Promote strong risk awareness and best practice across front-office and support functions

Key Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial markets or quantitative roles
• Knowledge of financial markets across major asset classes
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and experience integrating LLMs into workflows
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Advanced Python or similar programming skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Very strong academics including Master’s degree or equivalent in a highly mathematical subject

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance And Benefits At Man Group

You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.