Emerging Markets Risk Analyst – Fixed Income

Simmons & Hanbury; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons & Hanbury in London is seeking a Market Risk Analyst focused on Emerging Markets for a hedge fund. The role sits alongside Portfolio Managers and trading desks to monitor risk, analyze exposures, and enhance risk tooling with Python/SQL.

The candidate should have strong knowledge of fixed income products and robust Python/SQL skills, with the credibility to engage senior investment professionals. Note: visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Market Risk analysis for emerging markets.
• Strong knowledge of fixed income products.
• Ability to build credibility with senior investment professionals.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and assessing portfolio risk and exposures.
• Analyzing risk and P&L drivers across trading strategies.
• Providing independent risk assessments to PMs and senior management.
• Developing and enhancing risk tools using Python / SQL.
• Working with PMs, Trading, Tech and Quant teams to improve risk analysis and infrastructure.

Skills

Market risk

Emerging markets

Fixed income

Python

SQL

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Math/Physics

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Simmons & Hanbury in London is seeking a Market Risk Analyst focused on Emerging Markets for a hedge fund. The role sits alongside Portfolio Managers and trading desks to monitor risk, analyze exposures, and enhance risk tooling with Python/SQL.

The candidate should have strong knowledge of fixed income products and robust Python/SQL skills, with the credibility to engage senior investment professionals. Note: visa sponsorship is not available.