Senior Investment Risk Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management client is looking for a Senior Investment Risk Analyst in Worcester. This role requires a strong quantitative mindset and expertise in risk models and derivatives. You will be responsible for designing processes for risk analytics, collaborating with investment teams, and enhancing risk analysis techniques. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantitative Finance or a related field and proficiency in programming languages like Python and SQL.

Qualifications

• Expertise in investment risk and quantitative finance.
• Proficient in Excel, Python, and SQL for analytics.
• Solid understanding of risk models and investment processes.

Responsibilities

• Design processes for accurate risk analytics.
• Collaborate with investment teams on portfolio optimization.
• Develop and enhance risk analysis techniques.

Skills

Quantitative mindset

Communication skills

Programming skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk modeling

Investment processes

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance

Degree in Statistics

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Job description

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Senior Investment Risk Analyst, Worcester

Location: Worcester, 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 multi-strategy, multi-asset portfolios. The role requires a quantitative mindset, programming skills, and good knowledge of factor models and derivatives. Candidates should possess 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 ensure accurate risk analytics are available promptly.
• Analyse risk attribution reports for Portfolio Managers, Asset Class Heads, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in regular risk review meetings and off-cycle discussions to monitor investment risk and performance.
• Collaborate with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio optimization.
• Respond to requests from Portfolio Managers and proactively engage with them.
• Develop and enhance risk analysis and modeling techniques, including risk decomposition and innovative analytics.
• Work with technology vendors to streamline systems and improve 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/return profiles.
• Knowledge of derivatives, including valuation, pricing, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of risk models, especially factor models.
• Proficiency in Excel, Python, and SQL for risk analytics and data processing.
• Knowledge of stress testing and scenario analysis concepts.