Front-Office Investment Risk Analyst, Private Credit

JCW Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group seeks an Investment Risk Associate to join its front-office Risk team in New York. You will work closely with the Chief Risk Officer, Portfolio Managers and the Portfolio Analytics group to deliver portfolio construction and risk analysis that informs investment decisions across leveraged loans, high yield, CLOs and private credit.

The role is on-site three days a week in New York and emphasizes hands-on risk modelling, performance attribution and communicating findings to senior

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of investment risk experience in fixed income or multi-asset.
• Deep knowledge of leveraged loans, high yield, private credit or structured credit.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, R or MATLAB.
• Experience with data visualization platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze portfolio construction, positioning and risk exposures and advise on risk budgeting.
• Develop scenario analysis, stress testing and attribution frameworks.
• Analyze CLO structural risk including coverage test cushions and tranche subordination.
• Prepare portfolio risk reporting and present findings to managers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Chief Risk Officer, Portfolio Managers and Analytics team.

Skills

SQL

Python

R/MATLAB

Data visualization

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Intex

Kanerai

Job description

JCW Group seeks an Investment Risk Associate to join its front-office Risk team in New York. You will work closely with the Chief Risk Officer, Portfolio Managers and the Portfolio Analytics group to deliver portfolio construction and risk analysis that informs investment decisions across leveraged loans, high yield, CLOs and private credit.

The role is on-site three days a week in New York and emphasizes hands-on risk modelling, performance attribution and communicating findings to senior