Equity Risk Associate — High-Impact Hedge Fund

Investigo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo in New York is seeking an Equity Risk Associate to join a fast-growing risk team at a leading multi-strategy hedge fund. The role reports directly to the Chief Risk Officer and offers high exposure to senior investment professionals.

You will monitor portfolio risk across Equity Long/Short strategies, analyse exposures and support risk discussions with analytics, reporting and tools development. Strong Python/SQL, analytical mindset and hedge fund experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years' experience in hedge fund risk/analytics.
• Strong equity long/short risk management knowledge.
• Experience with factor models and portfolio exposures.
• Python and SQL skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor portfolio risk, drawdowns and position changes across Equity Long/Short managers.
• Analyse factor, thematic and concentration risks.
• Conduct cross-portfolio overlap and correlation analysis.
• Investigate meaningful changes in exposures and identify areas requiring further review.
• Support investment risk discussions and portfolio oversight.
• Develop and enhance risk analytics, reporting and monitoring tools.
• Partner with stakeholders across Risk, Investments and Technology.

Skills

Python

SQL

Risk analytics

Communication

Hedge fund experience

Job description

Investigo in New York is seeking an Equity Risk Associate to join a fast-growing risk team at a leading multi-strategy hedge fund. The role reports directly to the Chief Risk Officer and offers high exposure to senior investment professionals.

You will monitor portfolio risk across Equity Long/Short strategies, analyse exposures and support risk discussions with analytics, reporting and tools development. Strong Python/SQL, analytical mindset and hedge fund experience are preferred.