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Investment Risk Analyst | Global Asset Management
We are seeking a high-potential Investment Risk Analyst to partner with Portfolio Managers and senior Risk Managers in measuring and explaining risk across global, multi-asset portfolios. This role is ideal for a quantitatively-minded professional who wants to develop into a Risk Manager by mastering the intersection of data, technology, and investment strategy.
The Role
- Year 1 Focus: Build and maintain robust risk reports, improve data pipelines, and conduct daily surveillance to identify unusual exposure or factor moves.
- Production Analytics: Write clean, modular Python and SQL to automate dashboards (volatility, stress testing, concentration) and ensure data integrity.
- Surveillance: Investigate drivers of risk changes (market moves vs. positioning) and escalate findings with evidence-based clarity.
- Quantitative Research: Conduct bespoke analyses on hedging, position sizing, and derivatives, translating complex model outputs into actionable investment insights.
- PM Engagement: Provide constructive challenge to investment teams and produce crisp visual/written summaries for decision-making.
Qualifications
- Experience: 310 years in asset management or financial services.
- Education: Quantitative degree (Math, Physics, CS, Engineering, or Finance).
- Technical: * Python: Strong ability to write maintainable analytical code.
- SQL: Expert in data manipulation and aggregation.
- GenAI: Prudent use of AI tools to amplify productivity and communication.
- Risk Knowledge: Familiarity with VaR, factor models, duration/convexity, and Greeks.
- Soft Skills: Explicit, concise communication and a disciplined approach to data.
Why Apply This is a high-visibility role at a sophisticated buy-side firm. You will move beyond "reporting" to become a strategic partner in the investment process, leveraging modern technology to manage global market risk. .
