Quantitative Analyst

Legal & General; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal & General is seeking a Risk Analyst to join its Asset Management Analytics Solutions team. In this role, you will engage with investment desks, collaborate on risk analytics, define new solutions, and play a key part in evolving the risk analytics product. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical skills, relevant experience in risk management, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

At least 25 days holiday

Competitive family leave

Participation in electric car scheme

Discounts at various stores

Modern office spaces designed for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in risk management, analytical or quantitative function, or equivalent.
• Ability to drill into analysis and define requirements.
• Experience with SQL, Python, and/or APIs.

Responsibilities

• Work with investment desks on risk analytics delivery.
• Define new suite of risk solutions using internal and external solutions.
• Collaborate in the implementation of a new risk platform.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

SQL

Python

Knowledge of VaR

Knowledge of risk limits

Education

Relevant experience in risk management or analytical functions

Tools

Axioma Risk

Bloomberg Port

State Street suite of products

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Job Description

We’re currently looking for a Risk Analyst to work with investment desks and consumers of risk analytics data to contribute to the risk analytics delivery to the business and drive the discussion between the business, its vendors, and partners. This position is initially a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.

The L&G Asset Management Analytics Solutions team is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a firm-wide strategic source for instrument, portfolio, and client level risk analytics.

What you'll be doing:

1. Working with investment desks and consumers of risk analytics data to contribute to the risk analytics delivery and drive the discussion between the business, its vendors, and partners
2. Building an understanding of LGIM current analytics capabilities and solutions; how they are used by various business functions
3. Defining a new suite of risk solutions by utilising internal and external solutions
4. Working with business users, vendors, and internal IT and Data Teams to evolve the risk analytics product and production framework
5. Analysing and testing market risk analytics/reports for the LGIM funds
6. Collaborating in the implementation of a new risk platform

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:

1. Relevant experience in risk management, analytical or quantitative function, or equivalent
2. Ability to drill into analysis to ensure a thorough understanding of the problem and proposed solution
3. Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with subject matter experts
4. Knowledge of VaR, volatility, sensitivities, scenario analysis, and risk limits
5. Experience with SQL, Python, and/or APIs (RESTful)
6. Experience working with 3rd party risk engines such as Axioma Risk, Bloomberg Port, or others (advantageous)
7. Experience with the State Street suite of products (advantageous)
8. Ability to work with users to define requirements and solutions

Benefits

We reward performance and behavior with a package that includes:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, increasing to 26 days after 2 years’ service, with options to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participation in our electric car scheme
• Discounts at various stores and online
• Modern, collaborative office spaces designed for wellbeing

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe in generating positive returns while building a better future. Join us to be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and your wellbeing. We support flexible working options and value your strengths and potential, even if you don't meet every criterion.