Junior Quantitative Analyst, Risk Management

Ambition; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Hong Kong is seeking a Junior Quantitative Analyst to join its Risk Management function. You will support portfolio risk oversight, quantitative analysis, and reporting across a diversified multi-asset portfolio including hedge funds and private markets.

You will work closely with senior risk professionals, contribute to automation initiatives, and enhance analytics capabilities within the firm’s risk platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, finance or engineering.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience in risk management, portfolio analytics or asset management.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and asset classes.
• Proficiency in Excel, VBA, Python and SQL.
• Experience with Bloomberg or risk analytics tools is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with ownership and accountability.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio risk monitoring and analysis across multiple mandates.
• Prepare risk, exposure and portfolio reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Consolidate position- and portfolio-level data across asset classes.
• Monitor risk, liquidity, concentration and compliance with guidelines.
• Conduct performance attribution, benchmarking and alpha analysis.
• Assist with trading and portfolio implementation activities.
• Enhance and maintain risk systems, databases and analytics tools.
• Collaborate with external service providers to improve reporting and dashboards.
• Support AI-driven automation initiatives within the risk platform.
• Partner with Investment, Operations, Due Diligence, Legal & Compliance, and Technology teams.

Skills

Excel

VBA

Python

SQL

Bloomberg

Risk analytics

Quant analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Risk analytics systems

Job description

A well-established Family Office is seeking a talented Junior Quantitative Analyst to join its Risk Management function. This opportunity offers broad exposure across a diversified multi-asset investment portfolio, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, mutual funds, ETFs, and other alternative investments.

Working closely with the Chief Risk Officer, you will support portfolio risk oversight, quantitative analysis, reporting, and technology-driven initiatives aimed at enhancing the firm's risk management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support portfolio risk monitoring and analysis across multiple investment mandates
• Prepare risk, exposure, and portfolio reports for senior management and family stakeholders
• Consolidate position-level and portfolio-level data across various asset classes
• Monitor portfolio risk, liquidity, concentration, and investment guideline compliance
• Conduct performance attribution, benchmarking, alpha analysis, and other ad hoc investment analyses
• Assist with occasional trading and portfolio implementation activities
• Enhance and maintain proprietary risk systems, databases, and analytics tools
• Collaborate with external service providers to improve risk reporting and dashboard capabilities
• Support automation initiatives and the adoption of AI-driven solutions within the risk management platform
• Partner closely with Investment, Operations, Due Diligence, Legal & Compliance, and Technology teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline
• 1-5 years of relevant experience in Risk Management, Portfolio Analytics, Quantitative Analysis, Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Family Offices, or Financial Institutions
• Solid understanding of financial markets and various asset classes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, VBA, Python, and SQL
• Experience with Bloomberg, risk analytics systems, or factor modelling would be advantageous
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Why Join?

• Exposure to a diverse global investment portfolio across public and private markets
• Work directly alongside senior investment and risk management professionals
• Opportunity to develop expertise in portfolio analytics, quantitative research, and investment risk management
• Involvement in automation, data analytics, and AI-driven transformation initiatives
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment with strong learning opportunities