Mr Collins has eight years’ experience in various risk management roles. He joins Tyndall AM from JP Morgan where he was a market risk analyst responsible for reporting market risk exposure for the Asia equity derivatives business and for reviewing the daily VaR and risk scenario movements.
Prior to his time at JP Morgan, Mr Collins worked at Origin Energy as a senior risk strategy analyst where he developed commodity market risk models using quantitative analysis.
In his new role, he will report to the head of risk and compliance at Tyndall AM, James Wincott, and to Jurgen Schraepen at Nikko Asset Management.
Mr Wincott said risk management is becoming an increasingly important part of any global funds management business.
He said Mr Collins’ experience in risk management and risk modelling fits well with Tyndall AM’s requirements and that his appointment contributes to Tyndall’s best practice adherence to the risk management function.
“Chris will be responsible for the in-depth analysis of risk and performance attribution on all funds and will create timely risk reports for use by risk management and to improve methodologies and procedures for risk and exposure measurement,” said Mr Wincott.
He added that Mr Collins will provide an independent assessment of investment risk and perform stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate different risks.
“He will also be responsible for promoting a greater understanding of the role of risk management in the organisation,” Mr Wincott said.
