Job DescriptionJob Title: Risk Analyst
Location: London
Our client, a global Hedge Fund with >$50BN AUM, is seeking an experienced Market Risk Analyst (3+ years) to join their Risk team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with portfolio management teams, engaging with Senior Management, Marketing, and Compliance, while contributing to risk analysis and reporting across a diverse range of asset types, with a focus on Equity and Equity Derivatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with portfolio management to ensure risks align with portfolio objectives.
- Conduct detailed portfolio analyses to assess exposure to emerging risks.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of risk analysis and reporting frameworks.
- Engage with internal stakeholders on topics related to risk, performance, and trading.
Requirements:
We are looking for candidates with 3+ years of experience in Risk from a leading Investment Management firm. The ideal candidate will have:
- Outstanding quantitative, statistical, and analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset.
- Strong experience in Python for querying and manipulating large datasets with high attention to data integrity.
- Familiarity with reporting and data visualization tools.
- A solid understanding of investment fundamentals, risk, performance metrics, and equity risk models.
- The ability to produce accurate, timely data while working under pressure and paying close attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising across teams.