Senior Investment Risk Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management client seeks a Senior Risk Analyst in Bournemouth. The successful candidate will design processes for risk analytics and collaborate with investment teams. Requires a degree in Quantitative Finance, strong programming skills, and experience in investment risk.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or related field required.
• Experience in investment risk or quantitative finance desired.

Responsibilities

• Design processes for accurate risk analytics.
• Analyze risk attribution reports for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with investment teams on portfolio optimization.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Self-sufficiency

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 knowledge of factor models and derivatives. Good communication and interpersonal skills, understanding of risk models and investment processes, self-sufficiency, and initiative are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Design processes for accurate risk analytics
• 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 in the best interest of clients
• Collaborate with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio optimization
• Respond to requests from Portfolio Managers and proactively communicate
• Develop and enhance risk analysis and modeling techniques
• Work with Technology and vendors to improve systems and workflows

Minimum Skills and Experience:

• 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)
• Knowledge of derivatives, valuation, pricing, and risks
• Strong knowledge of risk models, especially factor models
• Proficiency in Excel, Python, SQL for risk analytics
• Understanding of risk concepts, stress testing, and scenario analysis