Investment Manager

CFS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Chicago seeks an experienced Investment Manager to lead portfolio risk analytics, contribute to portfolio construction, and guide risk-aware decision-making in a global multi-asset environment.

You will own risk analytics, manage exposures, interface with senior leadership, and help shape data infrastructure and AI-enabled investment processes.

The role requires 7–10 years of institutional investing, strong Python/data skills, and familiarity with derivatives and factor investing.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of institutional investment experience.
• Advanced technical skills in Python, data analytics, and risk modeling.
• Familiarity with derivatives, factor investing, and emerging AI tools in investment management.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio risk frameworks including factor, currency, and downside exposure analysis.
• Oversee derivatives strategies and portable alpha implementation.
• Conduct manager performance attribution and risk decomposition.
• Support asset allocation, scenario analysis, and portfolio construction decisions.
• Advance analytics, data pipelines, and AI-driven investment processes.
• Prepare materials for senior stakeholders and investment committees.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.

Skills

Python

Data analytics

Risk modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Derivatives platforms

Job description

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced and analytically driven Investment Manager ready to play a pivotal role in a sophisticated, multi-asset investment environment.

This Investment Manager position offers a rare blend of hands-on portfolio analytics, strategic influence, and technical leadership-ideal for professionals eager to operate at the intersection of risk, returns, and innovation.

As an Investment Manager, you will take ownership of portfolio risk analytics and contribute directly to portfolio construction decisions. The Investment Manager will partner closely with senior investment leadership to manage market exposures, evaluate portfolio resilience, and support risk-aware decision-making across a globally diversified portfolio. You will also oversee a complex portable alpha program, working with derivatives and external partners to optimize market exposure.

The Investment Manager will lead in-depth analysis of external manager performance, including factor decomposition, attribution, and alpha-beta separation. A critical aspect of this role involves translating sophisticated analytics into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders, including investment committees and executive leadership.

The Investment Manager will serve as a technical leader, helping design and evolve the investment team’s data and analytics infrastructure. This includes shaping dashboards, reporting systems, and integrating data across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing portfolio risk frameworks, including factor, currency, and downside exposure analysis
• Overseeing derivatives strategies and portable alpha implementation
• Conducting manager performance attribution and risk decomposition
• Supporting asset allocation, scenario analysis, and portfolio construction decisions
• Advancing analytics, data pipelines, and AI-driven investment processes
• Preparing materials for senior stakeholders and investment committees
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to team development

The Ideal Investment Manager Has

• 7-10 years of institutional investment experience
• advanced technical skills in Python, data analytics, and risk modeling
• Familiarity with derivatives, factor investing, and emerging AI tools in investment management is highly valued

Compensation range starts at $150,000

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