Fixed-Income Quant Risk Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned quantitative risk professional to design and enhance risk models for fixed-income assets, monitor portfolio risk, and deliver regular risk reviews. You will analyze performance drivers, conduct independent research on risk and return sources, and integrate insights into investment strategies while collaborating with client service, portfolio management, and external clients.

Represent the team in client discussions and industry forums, conveying complex results

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in quantitative analysis or risk management in financial services.
• Expertise in risk-factor modeling.
• Experience with Aladdin, Bloomberg, and Yield Book.
• Proficiency with Excel, VBA, SQL, Python, or R.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance quantitative risk models for fixed-income assets.
• Monitor portfolio risk and deliver regular risk reviews.
• Analyze performance drivers, including return and volatility.
• Conduct independent research on risk and return sources.
• Integrate research insights into investment strategies.
• Partner with client service, portfolio management, and external clients on quantitative topics.
• Represent the team in client discussions and industry forums.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Risk Management

Risk-Factor Modeling

Microsoft Excel

Python

R

SQL

VBA

Performance Analysis

Portfolio Risk Monitoring

Independent Research

Investment Strategy Integration

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Aladdin

Bloomberg

Yield Book

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned quantitative risk professional to design and enhance risk models for fixed-income assets, monitor portfolio risk, and deliver regular risk reviews. You will analyze performance drivers, conduct independent research on risk and return sources, and integrate insights into investment strategies while collaborating with client service, portfolio management, and external clients.

Represent the team in client discussions and industry forums, conveying complex results