Risk Analyst

Pharo Management; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Risk Analyst

Who we are:
Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund manager with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in 2000, the firm has offices in London, New York and Hong Kong and currently manages approximately $7 billion in assets across four funds. Pharo trades foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and their derivatives. We trade in over 70 countries across Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America as well as developed markets. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Pharo employs a diverse, dynamic team of over 125 professionals representing over 20 nationalities and 30 languages. We have a strong corporate culture anchored in core values such as collaborative spirit, creativity, and respect. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent.

The Quantitative Risk Team in London is looking for a risk analyst with 2 to 7 years' experience to start immediately. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world class hedge fund and to work with a cutting-edge Quantitative Risk Team.

Job description:
We are looking for a Risk Analyst to join the Quantitative Risk team in our London office, reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Responsibilities will include:

1. Develop a thorough understanding of the different risks that the firm's portfolios are subject to.
2. Use quantitative tools to identify these risks and measure their impact.
3. Communicate these risks to the CRO in a clear and efficient manner.
4. Improve existing risk reports and produce new reports, if needed.
5. Improve the firm's existing risk analysis tools and assist in developing new tools.
6. Work closely with the firm's software development team to automate the production of risk reports.
7. Be aware of the latest developments in risk management (e.g., machine learning) and investigate their applicability within the firm.

Required qualities and skills:

1. Degree in a quantitative discipline, ideally to a Masters' level.
2. Strong analytical and numerical skills.
3. Some ability to code in any of the dominant languages (R, Python, C# etc.) and manage large data sets.
4. Ability to apply cutting-edge quantitative methods and to translate results into succinct and thoughtful analyses.
5. Interest in and knowledge of financial markets.
6. Strong presentation and communication skills.
7. Strong work ethics and team spirit.

Work status and location:
Full time in London