Risk Analyst

Ad Idem Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent asset management firm is seeking a Risk Analyst to join its risk department in London. This position involves daily risk analysis, managing risk databases, and programming for quantitative modelling. Candidates are expected to have 1-2 years of experience in Financial Services and a STEM degree, with strong programming skills primarily in Python and Excel.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience within Financial Services, preferable at an asset manager or investment bank.
• Programming skills in Python and Excel are required.
• Experience in database management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Daily risk analysis and reporting.
• Maintaining risk database and modelling tools.
• Assist with developing models for risk and quantitative investment research.

Skills

Python

Excel

Database management

Education

STEM Degree

Job description

Our client, an independent asset management firm, is seeking to hire a Risk Analyst to join the risk department which is responsible for risk management and quantitative analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily risk analysis and reporting
• Maintaining risk database, modelling tools, and reporting infrastructure
• Programming in Python, Excel and databases for risk & quantitative modelling and reporting
• Assist with developing/improving of models and systems for risk, quantitative investment research, portfolio construction, fund monitoring etc
• Contribute to investment risks monitoring, risk management and regulatory investment compliance

Key Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience within Financial Services, preferable at an asset manager or investment bank
• STEM Degree
• Programming skills in Python and Excel are required
• Experience in database management is desirable