Risk Analyst

The D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus guaranteed in first yer

Medical and prescription drug coverage

401(k) matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match program

Job summary

The D. E. Shaw group in New York is seeking a motivated risk analyst to join its Risk team. You will analyze investment strategies, monitor exposures, and support capital allocation while partnering with investment teams in a collegial environment.

The role requires 2–5 years in risk analysis, a quantitative degree, and strong communication of complex findings to diverse audiences. It offers a base salary of $140,000–$180,000 with a Year-end bonus and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of relevant experience in risk analysis, financial markets, or a related quantitative field.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical discipline; a graduate degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in applying statistical concepts to financial markets and securities.
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Alertness and responsiveness to changing market conditions with an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving.
• Familiarity with financial instruments and risk management concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the firm's risk exposures across multiple asset classes and strategies.
• Develop and enhance data visualizations and analytical tools to support risk reporting.
• Collaborate with investment teams to identify, investigate, and communicate material changes in portfolio performance and positioning.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of business and event-driven risks, providing insights to senior stakeholders.
• Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of risk management processes and technology platforms.

Skills

Risk analysis

Statistics in finance

Communication skills

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative/technical field

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a motivated risk analyst to join its Risk team. This individual will contribute to firmwide risk management efforts by analyzing investment strategies, monitoring exposures, and supporting capital allocation processes. The position offers the chance to partner with investment teams and gain exposure to a wide variety of financial instruments in a collegial environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY

• Monitor and assess the firm's risk exposures across multiple asset classes and strategies.
• Develop and enhance data visualizations and analytical tools to support risk reporting.
• Collaborate with investment teams to identify, investigate, and communicate material changes in portfolio performance and positioning.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of business and event-driven risks, providing insights to senior stakeholders.
• Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of risk management processes and technology platforms.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Two to five years of relevant experience in risk analysis, financial markets, or a related quantitative field.
• A bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical discipline; a graduate degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in applying statistical concepts to financial markets and securities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Alertness and responsiveness to changing market conditions, creativity in analyzing market environments, and an entrepreneurial approach to investigating complex problems.
• Familiarity with financial instruments and risk management concepts is preferred.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $140,000 to $180,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.