Senior Investment Risk Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management client is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to support multi-strategy, multi-asset portfolios in London. The role requires a quantitative mindset, programming abilities, and strong knowledge of risk and investment processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in investment risk or quantitative finance.
• Familiarity with multiple asset classes and risk models.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Self-sufficiency

Initiative

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance

Degree in Statistics

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Job description

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doncaster, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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. You will need good communication skills, a solid understanding of risk models and investment processes, along with self-sufficiency and initiative.

You will:

• 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 in the best interest of clients.
• Collaborate with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio optimization strategies.
• Respond to requests from Portfolio Managers and proactively engage with them.
• Enhance risk modeling and analytics, developing innovative approaches to risk and performance analysis.
• Work with Technology and external vendors to streamline systems and workflows for efficiency.

Must have skills:

Experience:

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

Technical skills:

• Experience with multiple asset classes (e.g., equities, commodities, fixed income, rates, currencies) with good understanding of risk and return profiles in at least two areas.
• Knowledge of derivatives, including valuation, pricing, and risks.
• Strong understanding of risk models, especially factor models.
• Proficiency in Excel, Python, and SQL for risk analytics and data processing.
• Understanding of risk concepts, stress testing, and scenario analysis.