Risk Analyst (4C0F4CA)

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical and prescription coverage

401(k) contribution matching

Job summary

Referment invites a Risk Analyst to join its Risk team in New York. You will monitor risk exposures, build analytical tools, and collaborate with investment teams to interpret portfolio movements. A quantitative background and strong communication skills are essential for influencing senior stakeholders.

The role offers a base salary of $140,000 to $180,000 with a year-end bonus, comprehensive benefits, and retirement matching. Graduate degrees are preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of risk analysis or related quantitative work.
• Bachelor’s in a quantitative field; graduate degree preferred.
• Proficiency in applying statistical concepts to financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess risk exposures across asset classes and strategies.
• Develop data visualisations and analytical tools for risk reporting.
• Collaborate with investment teams to communicate changes in portfolio performance.
• Perform in-depth analyses of business and event-driven risks for senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to ongoing development of risk management processes and platforms.

Skills

Risk analysis

Statistical analysis

Communication

Financial instruments knowledge

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative/technical field

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Referment is working with a global investment and technology development firm to hire a Risk Analyst for its Risk team. The role contributes to firmwide risk management by analysing investment strategies, monitoring exposures and supporting capital allocation, partnering closely with investment teams across a wide variety of financial instruments in a collegial environment.

The Role

• Monitor and assess risk exposures across multiple asset classes and strategies.
• Develop and enhance data visualisations 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 of risk management processes and technology platforms.

What We Are 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 technical and non-technical audiences.
• Alertness to changing market conditions and an entrepreneurial approach to investigating complex problems.
• Familiarity with financial instruments and risk management concepts is preferred.

Compensation

The expected annual base salary is $140,000 to $180,000. The package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, plus medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits and a charitable gift match program.

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