Sustainability Risk Quant Analyst – Asset Management

M&G; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Quantitative Risk Analyst – Sustainability. In this role, you will support sustainability risk oversight and contribute to the development of risk analysis methods. Ideal candidates will have experience in sustainability risk modelling and strong coding skills in Python. The company offers a competitive pension, generous leave, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Pension scheme of 18%

38 days annual leave including bank holidays

Inspiring Families policy for parental leave

Private healthcare and life assurance

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in sustainability risk modelling in asset management or related field.
• Strong coding skills (i.e. Python) are essential.
• Prior experience in asset management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to further developing quantitative sustainability risk analysis.
• Support the design and implementation of sustainability stress tests.
• Support the integration of sustainability into risk processes.

Skills

Sustainability risk modelling

Python programming

Communication skills

Technical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Masters or PhD in scientific/quantitative field

Job description

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Quantitative Risk Analyst – Sustainability. In this role, you will support sustainability risk oversight and contribute to the development of risk analysis methods. Ideal candidates will have experience in sustainability risk modelling and strong coding skills in Python. The company offers a competitive pension, generous leave, and family-friendly policies.