Senior Investment Risk Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to support multi-strategy portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, programming capabilities, and a solid understanding of risk models. Responsibilities include designing risk analytics processes and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics or related field required.
• Background in investment risk or quantitative finance preferred.
• Experience with multiple asset classes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design processes for accurate and timely risk analytics.
• Collaborate on fund structuring and portfolio optimization strategies.
• Develop and enhance risk analysis and modeling techniques.

Skills

Quantitative mindset

Programming skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of risk models

Self-sufficient

Proactive

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance

Degree in Statistics

Related field

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. You should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a good understanding of risk models and investment processes, and be self-sufficient and proactive.

Responsibilities:

• Design processes for accurate and timely risk analytics.
• Analyse risk attribution reports for Portfolio Managers, Asset Class Heads, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in risk review meetings and discussions on investment risk and performance.
• Collaborate on fund structuring and portfolio optimization strategies.
• Respond to requests from Portfolio Managers and proactively engage with them.
• Develop and enhance risk analysis and modeling techniques.
• Work with technology teams and vendors to improve systems and workflows.

Required 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.