Junior Investment Risk Analyst

Barclay Simpson; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier investment firm in London seeks a junior Investment Risk Analyst to join their high-performing team. The role offers front-office exposure with a focus on ex-ante and pre-trade risk, alongside extensive learning opportunities and direct support to Portfolio Managers. Candidates should have experience in investment risk analysis and proficiency in Python. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply soon.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Investment Risk Analyst.
• Solid understanding of Fixed Income instruments.
• Ability to code in Python.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day risk management of a set of portfolios.
• Direct support to Portfolio Managers.
• Work alongside the Global Head of Investment Risk.
• Use analytical tools to generate insight.

Skills

Investment Risk Analysis

Understanding of Fixed Income instruments

Python coding

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

A top-tier buy-side firm, known for its strength in Fixed Income, is looking to add a junior Investment Risk Analyst to their high-performing team. Why this role?

• Work with the best: Join a team led by exceptional talent — including a hiring manager who is genuinely committed to developing junior talent. A brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and progress.
• Front-office exposure: Sitting within the first line of defence and reporting into the CIO, not the CRO — your work focuses on ex-ante and pre-trade risk, delivering real-time insights and adding tangible value to investment decisions.
• Freedom to focus on impact: Routine reporting is handled by a separate team, freeing you up to spend more time partnering with Portfolio Managers and delivering insight.
• Excellent culture: Collaborative, stable, and forward-thinking — the team is known for its supportive and positive working environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Day-to-day risk management of a set of portfolios
• Direct support to Portfolio Managers
• Work alongside the Global Head of Investment Risk
• Use a robust platform of analytical tools to generate insight

What we're looking for:

• Experience as an Investment Risk Analyst
• Solid understanding of Fixed Income instruments
• Ability to code in Python
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Interested? Interviews are already underway, so don’t wait to apply. Please email - [e-mail]