Hedge Fund Risk Analyst

Black Swan Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London is seeking a Hedge Fund Risk Analyst to join their team. The role involves continuous market risk assessment, collaborating with portfolio managers, and ensuring compliance with practices and regulations. Ideal candidates should have strong quantitative skills with a degree in a relevant field and 2-4 years of market risk experience.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of market risk experience in investment banking or hedge funds.
• Ability to communicate complex market risk issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess market risks to ensure risk tolerance limits.
• Prepare regular risk reports and conduct stress tests.

Skills

Python

SQL

Macro Product Knowledge

EM Product Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Physics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Modelling Knowledge (Pricing, VaR)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Black Swan Group

Recruiting Compliance, Legal, and Risk Professionals in London

Hedge Fund Risk Analyst - London

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading hedge fund based in London. They are currently seeking a Risk Analyst to join their Risk team and contribute to the success and growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

· Continuously monitor and assess market risks, including market volatility, liquidity, interest rates, and foreign exchange fluctuations, to ensure positions are within risk tolerance limits.

· Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to evaluate potential risk factors associated with hedge fund investments, ensuring strategies align with the fund’s risk appetite and objectives.

· Prepare regular risk reports, providing insights on portfolio exposures, value-at-risk (VaR), stress testing, and risk-adjusted performance metrics for senior management and stakeholders.

· Conduct stress tests and scenario analyses to identify vulnerabilities under different market conditions, offering actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks.

· Ensure that risk management practices comply with relevant regulations, internal policies, and best practices, assisting in regulatory reporting and audits when necessary.

Requirements:

· Degree in Finance, Economics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.

· 2-4 years market risk experience working for an investment bank or hedge fund.

· Macro and EM Product Knowledge.

· Modelling Knowledge (Pricing, VaR)

· Python and/or SQL skills.

· Ability to communicate complex market risk issues clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and contribute to the firm’s continued success, we encourage you to apply.

For more details, please contact Jon Pettet at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Finance

• Industries

  Investment Management, Investment Banking, and Financial Services

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