Senior Investment Risk Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management client is seeking a Senior Investment Risk Analyst in Sheffield. This role requires a quantitative mindset and programming skills, along with a strong understanding of risk models and the investment process. Key responsibilities include designing risk analytics processes, analyzing risk reports, and collaborating with investment teams to optimize portfolios.</br>

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in quantitative finance, statistics or related fields.
• Background in investment risk, quantitative finance, or front-office risk management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

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Senior Investment Risk Analyst, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 requires 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 provide accurate risk analytics promptly.
• Analyze risk attribution reports for Portfolio Managers, Heads of Departments, Asset Class Heads, and other stakeholders, including senior management and compliance.
• Participate in regular risk review meetings and off-cycle discussions covering investment risk, performance, and related metrics to ensure portfolios align with client interests.
• Collaborate with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio optimization strategies.
• Respond to requests from Portfolio Managers and engage proactively with them.
• Contribute to developing portfolio risk analysis, improve existing risk models, and create innovative analysis methods.
• Work with Technology and external vendors to streamline systems and workflows for better efficiency.

Must have skills:

Experience:

• Degree or equivalent in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or related fields.
• 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 in at least two areas.
• Knowledge of derivatives, including types, 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.