Director of Portfolio Monitoring and Risk

AksiaChicago, New York

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Executive

Remote

Option for remote

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Aksia Overview

Aksia is an alternative assets specialist, providing bespoke investment solutions for institutional investors globally. Our business provides clients with advisory, investment management, and research services across private credit, private equity, real assets, and hedge funds. As of December 31, 2025, Aksia advises on over $329bn and manages $35bn of client capital.

Position Overview

Aksia is seeking an individual to lead a newly expanded Portfolio Monitoring and Risk function. This role will combine existing risk and data capabilities with a broader portfolio implementation and monitoring mandate spanning client portfolios, investment execution, and ongoing portfolio oversight. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams supporting the development of private fund vehicles, direct/co-investment strategies, and broader client mandates across private credit, private equity and real assets.

This position is ideally based in Aksia’s New York or Chicago office, but could be based elsewhere, and will include regular interaction with global colleagues and clients, including managing a global team.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and develop a global team of portfolio monitoring, risk, and data professionals, setting high analytical standards and firm-wide best practices.
- Design, evolve, and refine portfolio risk and analytics models and frameworks in partnership with asset class research teams.
- Develop and maintain portfolio planning and construction frameworks to support strategic and tactical allocation decisions.
- Oversee onboarding of new clients, funds, and mandates, including portfolio setup and operational readiness.
- Monitor areas of potential risk including diversification testing, guidelines, liquidity, underperforming investments, and exceptions.
- Manage non-investment aspects of portfolios including banking relationships, lines of credit, cash/liquidity, and FX coordination.
- Partner with clients to understand and address portfolio monitoring, implementation, and risk analytics needs.

Qualifications:

7-10 years of experience across private markets in a portfolio management, implementation, data, or risk leadership role. Private credit experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated track record building or leading a central reporting, portfolio management, implementation, or analytics function.
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing cross-functional teams.
Hands-on familiarity with private markets data structures, fund mechanics, and portfolio allocation processes.
Strong command of performance measurement and analytics for private markets (IRR, TVPI, DPI, PME, attribution frameworks, benchmark construction).
Ability to balance and prioritize needs across investments, operations, risk, legal, finance, and distribution.
High standards for accuracy, controls, and documentation, with a pragmatic approach to delivering iterative improvements

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What is the work location for this position at Aksia?

This job at Aksia is located in Chicago, New York, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Aksia?

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What employment applies to this position at Aksia?

Aksia lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Aksia?

Aksia is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.

Does Aksia allow remote work for this role?

Yes, this position at Aksia supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.

What benefits are offered by Aksia for this role?

Aksia offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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