Fund Services.Risk Analyst

The Citco Group Limited; Telangana; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citco is seeking a Risk & Analytics Analyst to join our Fund Administration team in India. You will produce risk management and performance analytics for hedge funds and regulatory bodies, resolving queries and supporting onboarding of new clients.

Ideal candidates have a quantitative degree, strong Excel/VBA/SQL/Python skills, and 0–2 years in financial services. Knowledge of market risk frameworks is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/higher level degree or professional qualification in quantitative field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel, VBA, SQL and Python.
• 0-2 years in Financial Services; knowledge of OTC derivatives pricing/risk with in-house models and vendor tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as Form PF, Basel III/CRD IV/CRR and Solvency II is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate risk management and fund performance analytics for hedge fund clients and regulators.
• Resolve all queries to risk reports.
• Assist onboarding of new clients and in demos, marketing literature, and maintaining demo risk systems.
• Prototype and test internally developed valuation models and risk tools.
• Perform operational risk management and document risk reporting processes.
• Assist relationship managers in monthly calls and escalation on risk reporting issues.
• Contribute to cross functional training initiatives.

Skills

Quantitative background

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

VBA

SQL

Python

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Bloomberg BVAL

SuperDerivatives

IHS Markit

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we've been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we'll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About Citco

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we've been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we'll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About The Team & Business Line

Fund Administration is Citco's core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Responsibilities

Your Role

• You will produce accurate custom and regulatory risk management and fund performance analytics reports to be distributed to hedge fund clients, their investors and regulatory bodies in a timely manner
• Resolve all queries to risk reports
• Support the new business process - on-boarding new clients, assisting in the preparation of demos, marketing literature, maintaining demo risk system and product development (eg exploring/researching/bringing to market possible new revenue streams such as in response to emerging regulations)
• Be involved in the maintenance, prototyping and user acceptance testing of internally developed valuation models and risk tools
• Perform operational risk management - risk reporting process documentation, improving processes through increasing level of automation, ensure consistent application of CFS policies and procedures, identify and appropriately communicate potential internal and external risks.
• Assist relationship managers by participating in monthly calls or any escalation relating to day-to-day risk reporting issues, participate in communication/escalation aspects of complex issues resolution
• Contribute to cross functional training initiatives

Qualifications

About You

• You have a quantitative background with a Bachelor/higher level degree or professional qualification (MSc, PhD, CQF, FRM, PRMIA, GARP, CFA, FIA)
• A quick learner who is self-motivated and demonstrates a strong attention to detail while multi-tasking
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Excel, VBA, SQL and Python
• 0-2 years of experience in Financial Services, preferably with detailed knowledge of pricing/valuing/risk management of OTC derivatives using both in-house models/financial libraries/risk systems and specialist vendors such as Bloomberg BVAL, SuperDerivatives and IHS Markit
• Knowledge of investment risk measurement and management under regulatory frameworks such as Form PF, Form CPO-PQR, Annex IV, Basel III/CRD IV/CRR and Solvency II is advantageous

Our Benefits

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.