Front Office Portfolio Risk Analyst — London

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A highly competitive salary

Wider Benefits package

Job summary

Core-Asset Consulting seeks a Front Office based Portfolio Risk Analyst in London to monitor and ensure mandate adherence, balancing structured assurance with business queries. The role requires analytical capability, regulatory awareness, and strong Excel skills within an investment management context.

You will develop risk monitoring frameworks, produce MI/KPIs, and investigate mandate breaches while collaborating with Front Office, Risk, and Compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.
• Analytical role experience, ideally within investment management.
• Experience in discretionary or advisory environments with exposure to retail clients.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Understanding of FCA conduct and regulatory requirements.
• Good investment knowledge across asset classes, including equities and fixed income.
• Ability to interpret portfolio risk and investment data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of portfolio risk monitoring frameworks.
• Perform regular monitoring activities in line with established plans.
• Assist in the production of MI and KPIs to assess adherence, performance, and client outcomes.
• Support the identification, investigation, and resolution of mandate breaches.
• Contribute to reporting for internal governance forums, including boards and committees.
• Act as a point of contact for Front Office portfolio risk matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Front Office, Risk, and Compliance.
• Support the delivery of portfolio risk training where required.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on process efficiency, data usage, and automation.

Skills

Excel

Portfolio risk

Stakeholder management

Analytical reasoning

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Core-Asset Consulting seeks a Front Office based Portfolio Risk Analyst in London to monitor and ensure mandate adherence, balancing structured assurance with business queries. The role requires analytical capability, regulatory awareness, and strong Excel skills within an investment management context.

You will develop risk monitoring frameworks, produce MI/KPIs, and investigate mandate breaches while collaborating with Front Office, Risk, and Compliance teams.