Hedge Fund Risk Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund based in London is seeking a Hedge Fund Risk Analyst to join its Risk team in Portsmouth. The analyst will be responsible for monitoring and assessing market risks, preparing risk reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Finance or related fields and experience in market risk, with proficiency in tools such as Python and SQL highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields.
• 2-4 years of market risk experience in an investment bank or hedge fund.
• Knowledge of Macro and EM products.
• Modeling skills, including Pricing and VaR.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and assess market risks and ensure positions stay within risk tolerance limits.
• Prepare regular risk reports including insights on portfolio exposures and risk-adjusted performance metrics.
• Conduct stress tests and scenario analyses to provide actionable risk mitigation recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Modeling skills

Risk assessment

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Mathematics

Job description

Hedge Fund Risk Analyst - Portsmouth, Hampshire

Company Overview:

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Continuously monitor and assess market risks, including market volatility, liquidity, interest rates, and foreign exchange fluctuations, ensuring positions stay within risk tolerance limits.
2. Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to evaluate potential risk factors associated with hedge fund investments, ensuring strategies align with risk appetite and objectives.
3. Prepare regular risk reports, including insights on portfolio exposures, VaR, stress testing, and risk-adjusted performance metrics for senior management and stakeholders.
4. Conduct stress tests and scenario analyses to identify vulnerabilities under various market conditions, providing actionable risk mitigation recommendations.
5. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, internal policies, and best practices in risk management, and assist with regulatory reporting and audits.

Requirements:

1. Degree in Finance, Economics, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields.
2. 2-4 years of market risk experience in an investment bank or hedge fund.
3. Knowledge of Macro and EM products.
4. Modeling skills, including Pricing and VaR.
5. Proficiency in Python and/or SQL.
6. Strong communication skills to effectively explain complex market risk issues to diverse stakeholders.

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