Senior Investment Risk Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management client is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst in Basildon, UK. The role involves designing risk analytics processes, analyzing risk reports, and enhancing risk analysis tools. Candidates should possess strong quantitative skills, programming knowledge, and an understanding of risk models along with effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantitative Finance or related field is required.
• Experience in investment risk or front-office risk management preferred.
• Strong understanding of risk models and factor models is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design risk analytics processes for timely availability.
• Analyze risk reports for effective portfolio management.
• Collaborate on fund structuring and optimization strategies.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-sufficiency

Initiative

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance

Degree in Statistics

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: London

Hybrid Working Model

Paritas is aligned with a leading & global asset management client who is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to support across multi-strategy, multi-asset portfolios. The role requires a quantitative mindset, programming skills, and good knowledge of factor models and derivatives. Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of risk models and investment processes, along with self-sufficiency and initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Design processes to ensure accurate risk analytics are available promptly.
• Analyze risk attribution reports for Portfolio Managers, Asset Class Heads, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in risk review meetings and discussions to ensure portfolios are managed optimally.
• Collaborate on fund structuring and portfolio optimization strategies.
• Respond to requests from Portfolio Managers and proactively engage with them.
• Enhance risk analysis tools, develop new analytical approaches, and contribute to risk and performance decomposition.
• Work with technology teams and vendors to improve systems and workflows.

Required Skills:

• Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or related field.
• Experience in investment risk, quantitative finance, or front-office risk management.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with multiple asset classes (equities, commodities, fixed income, rates, currencies) and understanding of risk/return profiles.
• Knowledge of derivatives, valuation, pricing, and associated risks.
• Strong knowledge of risk models, especially factor models.
• Proficiency in Excel, Python, and SQL for risk analytics.
• Understanding of risk concepts, stress testing, and scenario analysis.