Risk Analyst

CFA Society Atlanta Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

401(K) matching up to 6%

Health & wellbeing benefits

Parental Leave benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Invesco in Atlanta, GA is seeking a risk professional to monitor portfolio risk, perform risk analysis, and present findings to senior leadership. You will collaborate with investment teams, develop scalable risk solutions, and contribute to new product ideas.

The role requires solid programming skills (Python, R, SQL) and experience with risk models, market and liquidity risk, and tools like Power BI or Tableau. A quantitative degree is expected.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–3 years of experience in the investment management industry.
• Knowledge of fixed income instruments including derivatives is desirable.
• Understanding of risk models and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor portfolios to conform with established and approved risk policy.
• Perform risk analysis on portfolios and their benchmarks, reporting on market, liquidity and concentration risk.
• Deliver written memos and presentations to committees and fund boards; present risk and performance analysis to senior leaders.
• Have strong programming skills to enable scalable solutions and proprietary risk measures.
• Collaborate with investment teams in monitoring and managing portfolio risk.
• Contribute to development of new products and investment solutions for clients.

Skills

Risk management

Statistical programming

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as quantitative finance, statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

MSCI RiskMetrics

MSCI BarraOne

Bloomberg PORT

Job description

About Invesco

As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

What’s in it for you? Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including: Flexible paid time off Hybrid work schedule 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution Health & wellbeing benefits Parental Leave benefits Employee stock purchase plan

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Monitor and ensure portfolios conform to established and approved risk policy. Partner with investment teams to ensure compliance with approved risk limit frameworks.


• Perform risk analysis on portfolios and their benchmarks, reporting on market, liquidity and concentration risk. Be able to accurately evaluate risks under both normal and stressed market conditions through the use of both vendor and proprietary tools


• Deliver written memos and presentations to committees and fund boards. Present portfolio risk and performance analysis to senior leaders across the firm.


• Have strong programming skills to enable problem solving, development of solutions that can be scaled across numerous portfolios, and the development of proprietary risk measurement approaches and mitigation strategies.


• Collaborate with investment teams in monitoring and managing portfolio risk. Provide risk analytic insight that enhances the investment process.


• Contribute to the development of new products and investment solutions for clients by collaborating with the investment and business development teams.


• Maintain excellent knowledge of fixed income investments, investment processes, trading strategies, market characteristics and knowledge of regulatory environment.


• Involvement in or ownership of special projects as determined by management

Work Experience / Knowledge

• Approximately 1-3 years of experience in the investment management industry.


• Understanding of fixed income financial instruments including derivatives and a familiarity with international markets.


• Understanding of risk models and methodologies.

Experience with one or more of the following systems desirable: BlackRock Aladdin, MSCI RiskMetrics, MSCI BarraOne, Bloomberg PORT

Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required

• A passion for risk management and a proven interest in financial markets through work experience and outside activities


• Strong statistical programming and data analysis skills


• Strong quantitative and analytical skills


• Excellent communicator with the ability to explain sophisticated ideas clearly and expertly to non-technical/non-quantitative audiences


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to prioritize and handle dynamically changing work requirements in a fast-paced environment


• Results-driven approach


• High standards of work quality and integrity


• Strong organizational skills


• Enjoy working as part of a team in a collaborative workplace


• Intellectually curious with a dedication to continuous learning


• Knowledge of Python, R, SQL as well as Power BI or Tableau

Formal Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative field such as quantitative finance, statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science

License / Registration / Certification

• Work toward a CFA or FRM designation would be preferable

Full Time / Part Time

Full time Worker Type Employee Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes

Workplace Model

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.