Senior Investment Risk Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management client is looking for a Senior Risk Analyst to work in a hybrid model in London. This role involves designing risk analytics, analyzing reports, and collaborating with investment teams. The ideal candidate should have a quantitative finance degree and expertise in risk management and derivatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design processes for accurate risk analytics.
• Analyse risk attribution reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with investment teams on portfolio strategies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-sufficiency

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance

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

Responsibilities:

• Design processes for accurate risk analytics.
• Analyse risk attribution reports for Portfolio Managers, Asset Class Heads, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in risk review meetings and discussions, ensuring portfolios are managed in the best interest of clients.
• Collaborate with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio strategies.
• Respond to requests from Portfolio Managers and engage proactively.
• Develop and enhance risk analysis and modelling techniques.
• Work with technology and vendors to streamline systems and workflows.

Minimum Skills and Experience:

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

Technical Skills:

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