Senior Investment Risk Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading global asset management client is seeking a Senior Investment Risk Analyst in Liverpool. The role involves designing risk analytics processes, analyzing risk reports, and optimizing investment strategies. Ideal candidates should possess a quantitative background and proficiency in relevant programming languages.

Qualifications

• Experience with investment risk and quantitative finance.
• Understanding of derivatives and multiple asset classes.
• Proficiency in Excel, Python, and SQL.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Risk Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance

Degree in Statistics

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Job description

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Senior Investment Risk Analyst, Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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

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 regular risk review meetings and off-cycle discussions to oversee investment risk and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio optimization.
• Respond to requests from Portfolio Managers and engage proactively with them.
• Enhance risk analysis tools and develop new insights into fund performance and risk decomposition.
• Work with Technology and vendors to improve 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 (equities, commodities, fixed income, rates, currencies) and understanding of risk and return profiles.
• Knowledge of derivatives, including valuation, pricing, and risks.
• Strong knowledge 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.