Front-Office Investment Risk Analyst

Victory Capital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Flexible PTO

Education Tuition Reimbursement

401k with generous employer match

Job summary

Victory Capital Management's Pioneer Investments division in Boston seeks an Investment Risk Analyst to join the front office risk team. You will maintain and enhance risk models, generate reports, and provide actionable insights to Portfolio Managers, Institutional Marketing, and senior committees.

Ideal candidates have a quantitative degree, 3–5 years in risk analytics, and strong communication. This role offers exposure to global markets and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline (Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering)
• 3–5 years of professional experience in investment management, risk analytics, or quantitative research
• Solid understanding of investment fundamentals across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and portfolio construction
• Working knowledge of risk metrics including tracking error, VaR, beta, factor exposures, drawdown, and Sharpe ratio
• Hands-on experience with industry risk platforms such as Bloomberg PORT, FactSet, or MSCI RiskMetrics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — ability to translate quantitative outputs for non-technical stakeholders
• A builder's mindset: intellectually curious, with a natural drive to automate, improve, and innovate
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and VBA; comfortable managing both structured projects and fast-turnaround ad hoc requests
• Self-directed and organized, with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic environment
• Experience with Python or SQL for data analysis and automation
• Familiarity with Performance Attribution methodologies
• Progress toward a CFA or Master’s degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain, validate, and enhance front office investment risk models used by Portfolio Managers across strategies
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive investment risk reports covering market risk metrics, liquidity analysis, factor exposures, and other key risk indicators
• Deliver risk attribution analysis and portfolio diagnostics on demand, supporting pre- and post-trade investment decisions
• Translate complex quantitative outputs into clear, actionable narratives for investment teams and senior stakeholders
• Collaborate directly with Portfolio Managers on ad hoc quantitative research, special projects, and portfolio construction questions
• Support RFP, Institutional Marketing, and Performance teams on investment risk inquiries
• Present findings clearly to senior audiences including the Investment Committee and Risk Committee

Job description

Victory Capital Management's Pioneer Investments division in Boston seeks an Investment Risk Analyst to join the front office risk team. You will maintain and enhance risk models, generate reports, and provide actionable insights to Portfolio Managers, Institutional Marketing, and senior committees.

Ideal candidates have a quantitative degree, 3–5 years in risk analytics, and strong communication. This role offers exposure to global markets and a competitive compensation package.