Senior Risk Manager

Arbeitnow; Genf; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Garda Capital Partners is seeking a Senior Risk Manager with a macro or rates background to join our team in Geneva or New York. The role focuses on identifying, measuring, and monitoring risk for our growing portfolio management teams.

You will help design risk frameworks, conduct deep-dive portfolio analyses, and build dashboards for risk monitoring. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience, a master’s degree in a related field, and the ability to communicate complex risk factors

Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of macro trading strategies and risk factors.
• Ability to design and apply risk metrics (market sensitivity, scenario analyses, volatility/EL).
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Capable of working independently in a high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop risk frameworks, processes, scenario analyses, and risk metrics for macro-focused portfolios.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on PM portfolios and refine performance assessment.
• Build analytics, dashboards, and tools to monitor risk and share insights with Risk Management and PMs.
• Monitor and analyze risk exposures daily and long-term.
• Handle complex risk management projects independently.

Skills

Macro trading

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Engineering/Mathematics

Job description

Garda Capital Partners (Garda) is a multi-billion dollar alternative investment firm with over 22 years of experience deploying relative value strategies across fixed income markets for institutional investors. We hire, grow, and mentor great talent and remain steadfast in our commitment to building a culture that helps them succeed. Garda is more than a workplace. We are built on trust, integrity, and a shared vision for how we work together, the enduring relationships we build, and the consistency of our results. Garda's primary offices are located in Wayzata, New York City, West Palm Beach, Geneva, Zug, Copenhagen, Singapore, and Scottsdale.

Garda’s Risk Management team is looking for a Senior Risk Manager with a macro or rates background to join our team in New York or Geneva. The role’s primary responsibility will be identifying, measuring and monitoring risk for a growing portfolio management team.

Position Responsibilities

• Helping design and develop risk frameworks, processes, scenario/stress analyses, and metrics for risk managing portfolios with a focus on macro strategies
• Conducting deep dive analysis on the relevant PM portfolios. Refine the process of performance assessment, with a keen focus on macro/thematic drivers and crowding analysis
• Building analytics, dashboards, and other tools to monitor risk and sharing with the Risk Management team and/or PMs
• Monitoring and analyzing risk exposures on both a daily and longer-term basis
• Working independently on complex and business-critical risk management projects
• Developing and applying expertise in non-macro trading strategies and market characteristics
• Communicating key risk factors to the broader Risk Management team

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in a relevant role at a top tier bank or hedge fund
• Master’s degree preferred in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with strong academic performance
• Deep understanding of macro trading strategies and risk factors
• Understanding of when and how to design and apply different risk metrics, such as market sensitivity, scenario analyses, and volatility/expected loss.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time sensitive team environment
• Detail-oriented nature with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently