Senior Investment Risk Analyst

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious asset manager in London is seeking an experienced professional to join their global investment risk team. The role involves providing vital risk management support to Portfolio Managers, including portfolio analysis and participation in risk management meetings. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of relevant experience and strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience in an investment risk function.
• Strong understanding of methods used in managing portfolio risk.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio analysis to understand market risks.
• Participate in monthly risk management meetings.
• Process and understand risk predictions from risk models.
• Provide oversight and challenge investment processes.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on investment risks.

Skills

Portfolio analysis

Risk management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a prestigious asset manager in the global investment risk team.

As part of a small team, this role will provide day-to-day risk management support for the Portfolio Managers, covering global equities, fixed income and multi-asset strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide portfolio analysis to ensure that Portfolio Managers understand the different risks in the market
2. Participate in monthly risk management meetings with Portfolio Managers
3. Process and understand risk predictions made by risk models
4. Provide independent oversight and challenge investment teams on processes and controls
5. Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to help identify and resolute key investment risk issues

Candidate Profile

1. Minimum 7 years relevant experience in an investment risk function in an asset management environment
2. Strong understanding of methods used in managing portfolio risk, as well as other types of portfolio analysis
3. Excellent analytical skills
4. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate and influence senior stakeholders
5. Ability to work in a collegiate and collaborative environment