Senior Investment Risk Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management client is looking for a Senior Risk Analyst to enhance risk analytics across multi-strategy portfolios. The role requires a quantitative background, strong communication capabilities, and proficiency in risk models and programming, with a hybrid working model offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics or related field required.
• Experience in investment risk, quantitative finance, or risk management.
• Strong skills in Excel, Python, and SQL for risk analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design processes for accurate risk analytics.
• Analyze risk attribution reports for stakeholders.
• Participate in risk review meetings discussing investment risk.

Skills

Quantitative mindset

Programming ability

Strong communication skills

Understanding of risk models

Proactive engagement

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance or Statistics

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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 demands a quantitative mindset, programming ability, and good knowledge of factor models and derivatives. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a good understanding of risk models and investment processes, and be self-sufficient and proactive.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing processes for accurate risk analytics
• Analyzing risk attribution reports for Portfolio Managers and senior stakeholders
• Participating in risk review meetings and discussions on investment risk and performance
• Collaborating on fund structuring and portfolio optimisation
• Responding to requests from Portfolio Managers and engaging proactively
• Enhancing risk analysis tools and developing new analytical approaches
• Working with technology partners to improve systems and workflows

Must-have skills and experience:

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

Technical skills:

• Experience with multiple asset classes, understanding risk and return profiles
• Knowledge of derivatives, valuation, and risk management
• Proficiency in risk models, especially factor models
• Strong skills in Excel, Python, and SQL for risk analytics
• Understanding of stress testing and scenario analysis