A Top Multi-Strategy alternative investment management firm is hiring a Risk Analyst to cover risk analytics and portfolio construction across the management of all risk frameworks and controls in relation to investments. This firm places an emphasis on risk being integrated into the investment process, so this role will sit next to the CRO and the CIO, offering direct and constant interaction.
The hire will be responsible for managing all risk frameworks and controls, developing new tools and approaches for the investment process, and working with senior management on all risk exposures and analysis. Additionally, being responsible for the day-to-day oversight of risk management and portfolio construction frameworks will be a key part of the role, along with quantitative analysis of the fund's risk and performance.
The firm is ideally looking for candidates with 2-4 years of industry experience, the ability to perform statistical analysis of large data sets (so a mathematical background is needed), a strong understanding of investments, and an interest in portfolio construction. Culture is a big part of this team as well, so the firm is looking for candidates who are passionate about investments and risk analytics.
Responsibilities:
- Quantitative analysis of the fund's risk and performance
- Oversight from day-to-day of risk management and portfolio construction frameworks
- Building new stress scenarios in response to market changes and fluctuations
- Working with different business lines (CIO, Business Development, Investor Relations)
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of industry experience from an investment bank or asset management firm
- Quantitative degree with a solid mathematical background
- The ability to perform statistical analysis of large data sets
- Understanding of complex investment products
