Junior Risk Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking a Junior Risk Manager to support their discretionary trading business. This role involves evaluating risks associated with trading strategies, collaborating closely with quantitative researchers and traders, and enhancing the risk management framework. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and has up to 3 years of experience. Strong communication skills and a keen interest in risk management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or Physics.
• From graduate level up to 3 years of commercial experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate risk associated with discretionary trading strategies.
• Collaborate with Quantitative Researchers and Traders on strategies analysis.
• Ensure strategies are run within risk allocation defined by the Investment Committee.
• Analyze risk at the portfolio level and performance drivers.
• Drive the build out of risk framework by improving processes and infrastructure.

Skills

Demonstrated interest in Risk Management

Demonstrated interest in a quantitative approach

Capacity to collaborate with the trading, analysts and quants team

Strong communication skills

Strong sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field

Advanced degree

Job description

Overview

My client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients. They have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute their success to rigorous scientific research. They are looking for a Junior Risk Manager to join their expanding discretionary team. This is a unique opportunity to help further develop the discretionary trading business worldwide. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for implementing a structured risk management culture, ensuring a sound and stable operation of the business via the implementation of processes and controls to ensure that risks (market risks, operational risk, conduct risk, etc.) are properly managed and contributing to the overall growth of the fund. You will liaise and collaborate closely with researchers and traders while leveraging the world class research platform.

Position Overview

Identify and evaluate risk associated with discretionary trading strategies, Collaborate with Quantitative Researcher and Traders on the strategies analysis, Ensure the strategies are run within the risk allocation defined by the Investment Committee, Analyze risk at the portfolio level and performance drivers, Help with trade portfolio construction across the discretionary business, Drive the build out of risk framework by improving the firm's processes and infrastructure for management of the discretionary business.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field (includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science and Physics); advanced degree .

Years Experience: (guidelines) From graduate level up to 3 years of commercial experience

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated interest in Risk Management
• Demonstrated interest in a quantitative approach
• Capacity to collaborate with the trading, analysts and quants team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with teammates globally
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment