Senior Investment Risk Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management client is seeking a Senior Investment Risk Analyst in Preston. The role focuses on risk analysis for multi-strategy portfolios, requiring strong quantitative skills and experience in financial models. Candidates will engage with stakeholders and enhance risk insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in investment risk or quantitative finance required.
• Strong understanding of risk concepts and asset classes needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Risk modeling

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantitative Finance, Statistics or related field

Job description

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Senior Investment Risk Analyst, Preston, Lancashire

Location: Preston, Lancashire, 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 seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to support 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 skills, a good 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 risk review meetings and discussions to ensure portfolios are managed in the best interest of clients.
• Collaborate with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio optimization.
• Respond to requests from Portfolio Managers and proactively engage with them.
• Enhance risk analysis and develop new insights on funds.
• Work with technology and vendors to improve systems and workflows.

Must have skills:

Experience:

• Degree or equivalent in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or related field.
• 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/return profiles.
• Knowledge of derivatives, valuation, pricing, and risks.
• Proficiency in risk models, especially factor models.
• Strong skills in Excel, Python, and SQL for analytics and data processing.
• Understanding of risk concepts, stress testing, and scenario analysis.