Senior Investment Risk Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management client seeks a Senior Risk Analyst to support multi-strategy portfolios. This role involves analyzing risk reports, collaborating with investment teams, and enhancing portfolio risk analytics. Candidates should possess strong quantitative skills, knowledge of risk models, and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or equivalent experience.
• Background in investment risk or quantitative finance.
• Proficiency in at least two asset classes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance

Statistics

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

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

Responsibilities:

• Design processes to ensure accurate risk analytics are available promptly.
• Analyze risk attribution reports for Portfolio Managers, Heads of Departments, Asset Class Heads, and other stakeholders, including senior management, board members, marketing, and compliance teams.
• Participate in regular risk review meetings and off-cycle discussions, covering investment risk, performance, and other relevant 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 proactively engage with them.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of portfolio risk analysis and analytics, exploring innovative approaches to decompose risk and performance, or creating new insights.
• Work with Technology teams and external vendors to streamline systems and workflows, improving efficiency.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Background in investment risk, quantitative finance, or front-office risk management.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with multiple asset classes (e.g., equities, commodities, fixed income, rates, currencies), with proficiency in at least two and the ability to learn others quickly.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives, including types, valuation, pricing, and risks.
• Expertise in risk models, especially factor models.
• Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency in Excel, Python, and SQL.
• Understanding of risk concepts, stress testing, and scenario analysis.