Our Story
Having spent decades at tier-1 institutions and building investment platforms from the ground up, we witnessed the challenges and the fundamental dilemma facing emerging alternative investment managers, hedge funds and family offices: sophisticated risk management has become essential for business success, yet the expertise they need remains financially out of reach for most growing managers.
We established Ridge Line Risk Partners to bridge this gap – providing outsourced risk management bringing institutional-grade risk frameworks and expertise typically reserved for multi-billion dollar institutions to those manager who need it most.
Our Philosophy
Like experienced mountain guides who understand that every peak requires a different approach, we recognize that each client faces unique challenges. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions or theoretical frameworks that look impressive on paper but fail in practice.
Our approach is hands-on, pragmatic, and deeply collaborative. We become part of your team, sharing both the challenges and successes of your journey.
What Drives Us
We're passionate about working with ambitious managers who are building something meaningful. We believe the alternative investment industry is at its best when diverse managers with innovative approaches can compete with established giants. By making institutional-grade risk management accessible, we help level that playing field.
Our success is measured not just by the robustness of our risk frameworks, but by the growth and achievements of the organizations we partner with.
Our Commitment
At Ridge Line Risk Partners, we're long-term partners committed to your success. We understand that trust in risk management is earned through consistent performance across all market conditions.
We're available when you need us most – during regular business hours for strategic planning or during market crises. Our commitment extends beyond excellent risk management to helping you build organisational capabilities for the future.
Our Founder
Johan Karlsson
Brings over two decades of senior risk management experience across global financial institutions – from building risk frameworks at Morgan Stanley to leading multi-billion dollar alternative investment platforms and agile start-ups. His passion for backcountry skiing has further deepened his understanding of risk assessment in challenging, unpredictable environments. This integrated perspective – combining institutional expertise with informed decision making and sound judgment under pressure – drives Ridge Line's thoughtful, comprehensive approach to outsourced CRO services, helping clients navigate complex challenges safely and successfully.