Senior Investment Risk Analyst

Janus Henderson Investors; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to support multi-strategy portfolios. The ideal candidate will have a background in quantitative finance, strong risk management skills, and experience with risk models and derivatives. This role offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday policies

Excellent health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid volunteer time

Complimentary Headspace mindfulness app

Qualifications

• Experience in investment risk or front-office risk management.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives and risk models.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

• Design processes for timely risk analytics.
• Analyze risk attribution for various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers on fund strategies.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance or Statistics

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust. If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to join the Alternatives Investment Risk team, supporting multi-strategy, multi-asset portfolios. The role demands a quantitative mindset, programming ability, good knowledge of factor models and derivatives. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of risk models and investment processes, and be self-sufficient with initiative.

The Investment Risk team is a front-office function. You will support the Head of Alternatives Investment Risk in ensuring the fund risk profile reflects client expectations and in continuously improving risk-adjusted returns. This includes working closely with Portfolio Managers, identifying explicit and hidden risks, and owning escalation and resolution of issues. You will also help analyze returns to quantify and understand drivers of performance.

Responsibilities

• Design processes to ensure accurate risk analytics are available on a timely basis.
• Analyse risk attribution reports for use by Portfolio Managers, the Head of Alternatives Investment Risk, Asset Class Heads, senior management, board directors, marketing, and compliance.
• Work with Portfolio Managers in regular risk review meetings and off-cycle discussions covering investment risk, performance, and other relevant metrics.
• Partner with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio optimisation strategies.
• Respond to direct requests from Portfolio Managers and proactively interact with them.
• Contribute to development of portfolio risk analysis, enhance risk modelling and analytics, and create insightful analysis on funds.
• Collaborate with Technology and external vendors to streamline systems and workflows and drive efficiency.
• Escalate concerns and highlight risk levels and drivers to the team and senior management.
• Produce ad hoc reports focused on risk issues in prevailing markets.
• Support implementation and development of quantitative solutions for risk management.
• Provide mentoring and technical support within the team and contribute to overall success.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility.

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous holiday policies
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• Paid volunteer time to support the community
• Professional development opportunities including courses and reimbursements
• Maternal/paternal leave and family services
• Complimentary Headspace mindfulness app
• All employee events, networking, and social activities
• Lunch allowance for onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Experience: Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or a related field; background in investment risk, quantitative finance, or front-office risk management; prior experience in a similar role.
• Technical: Experience across multiple asset classes with understanding of risk/return; strong knowledge of derivatives; strong knowledge of risk models with emphasis on factor models; strong quantitative skills including Excel, Python, and SQL; understanding of risk concepts, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Personal attributes: Self-motivated, results-oriented, able to work with limited supervision; strong problem-solving, attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks; interest in staying current with markets and the investment industry.

Nice to have skills

• Experience with multi-strategy hedge funds or alternatives investments
• Knowledge of risk systems (MSCI RiskMetrics, Barra, Bloomberg)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI)
• CFA, FRM, or CQF qualifications preferred but not required

Investment areas

Has responsibility for supporting portfolios within Liquid Alternatives.

Supervisory responsibilities

• No
• Potential for growth
• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [e-mail].

Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.