Investment Risk Analyst

Abu Dhabi Capital Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private investment firm is seeking an Investment Risk Analyst to join the Risk team in Abu Dhabi. The role offers a unique opportunity to enhance the firm's risk management framework while analyzing portfolio risks across various asset classes. Ideal candidates should have 3–7 years of experience in investment risk and possess strong analytical skills. Knowledge of data science techniques and proficiency in Excel and programming languages are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in investment risk, portfolio risk, or investment analysis.
• Strong academic background in relevant fields.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze portfolio risks across various asset classes.
• Conduct stress tests, scenario analysis, and liquidity reviews.
• Prepare risk dashboards and reports for senior management.
• Contribute to the development of risk policies and frameworks.

Skills

Investment risk analysis

Scenario modelling

Data science techniques

Performance attribution

Problem-solving skills

Education

Finance, Economics, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Barra

Aladdin

Job description

About Abu Dhabi Capital Group

Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG) is a leading private investment firm with a globally diversified portfolio across capital markets, alternative investments, private equity (co-investments, directs, and funds), and real estate (private equity and income-yielding assets). We combine the strength of a long‑term investment horizon with the flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a family office.

The Role

We are seeking an Investment Risk Analyst (Associate to Senior Associate level) to join our Risk team, working closely with the Head of Risk. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure across multi‑asset class investments while contributing to the enhancement of ADCG’s risk management framework and oversight processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse portfolio risks across public markets, private equity, alternatives, and real estate.
• Conduct stress tests, scenario analysis, liquidity reviews, and concentration risk assessments.
• Prepare risk dashboards and reports for the Head of Risk, CIO, and Investment Committee.
• Support the risk review process for new investments, including co‑investments and direct deals.
• Contribute to the development of risk policies, frameworks, and governance standards.
• Perform strategic asset allocation analysis, supporting decisions on capital deployment across asset classes in line with ADCG’s investment objectives.
• Conduct HoldCo‑level portfolio analysis, assessing aggregate exposures, diversification, and performance attribution across the Group’s global investments.

Candidate Profile

• 3–7 years of experience in investment risk, portfolio risk, or investment analysis, ideally within an asset manager, private equity firm, investment bank, or family office.
• Strong academic background (Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline). CFA/FRM or progress toward these qualifications is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Python, R, SQL
• Apply data science and machine learning techniques to:
• Enhance risk modelling and early warning signals (e.g., anomaly detection, predictive analytics).
• Automate data pipelines and portfolio monitoring tools.
• Extract insights from unstructured data (e.g., news, reports, alternative data).
• Knowledge of Barra, PORT, Aladdin, or other Risk models and risk systems is a must
• Factor risk decomposition and exposure analysis
• Portfolio optimization and scenario modelling
• Performance and risk attribution
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Self‑starter with integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.