EM Risk Analyst – Hedge Fund (Buy-Side)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking an Emerging Markets Risk Analyst to join their dynamic risk team. The position offers exposure to portfolio managers and involves assessing market risks across EM strategies, utilizing skills in Python and SQL within a performance-driven culture.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation package including basic salary and annual bonus.

Non-contributory pension.

Private healthcare.

Life assurance.

25 days annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in Risk, Trading, Sales, Treasury, or Strategy, especially with Flow or Structured Products.
• Strong knowledge of EM Macro and Credit products including FX, Local Rates, and Sovereign Credit.
• Skilled in Python and SQL for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor portfolio risk exposures and ensure compliance with mandates.
• Assess portfolio construction and communicate findings to senior management.
• Develop and improve internal risk monitoring tools using Python and SQL.

Skills

Risk

Trading

Sales

Treasury

Strategy

Python

SQL

Communication

Analytical

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10.06.2025

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25.07.2025

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The Client

Tempest Vane Partners is working with a leading multi-strategy hedge fund to identify a high-calibre Emerging Markets Risk Analyst for their London office. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing risk team and gain front-line exposure to portfolio managers, macro strategies, and EM trading desks in a fast-paced buy-side environment.

What You’ll Get

• Work in a front-office facing risk seat with direct exposure to Portfolio Managers and investment decision-making.
• Influence risk infrastructure in a data-rich, technology-driven environment.
• Be part of a performance-driven hedge fund culture, renowned for innovation, agility, and results.
• Incredible career progression opportunities with potential access to all areas of the business.
• A market-leading compensation package including basic salary and annual bonus.
• Benefits including a non-contributory pension, private healthcare, life assurance and 25 days annual leave.

What You’ll Do

You will join the Risk function that sits closely with trading and investment teams, playing a pivotal role in analysing, assessing, and communicating portfolio and market risks across Emerging Markets (EM) strategies. The role involves both real-time market interaction and the development of tools and infrastructure to support portfolio risk transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor portfolio risk exposures and ensure alignment with mandates across EM trading strategies.
• Independently assess portfolio construction and risk drivers; present findings to senior management and trading teams.
• Assist in producing regular and ad hoc risk and P&L driver analysis.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Desk Heads, and Strategy teams to understand evolving market risks and trade structures.
• Design and improve internal risk monitoring tools using Python and SQL.
• Collaborate with Technology, Quant Research, and Operations teams to improve infrastructure and workflow.

What You’ll Bring:

• Background in Risk, Trading, Sales, Treasury, or Strategy, ideally with experience in Flow or Structured Products.
• Strong understanding of EM Macro and Credit products, including FX (deliverable & NDF), Local Rates, and Sovereign Credit.
• Proficient in Python and SQL for data analysis and tool development.
• Solid grasp of pricing models and risk concepts: VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk into actionable insight.
• Motivated, analytical, and proactive in approach — eager to work closely with investment professionals.