Risk Analyst (DFDBEAE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) match

Wellness reimbursements

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match

Job summary

Referment is seeking a Risk Analyst to join its Risk team in New York. You will monitor risk exposures across asset classes, develop visualization tools, and collaborate with investment teams to explain portfolio changes.

A bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field is required, with a graduate degree preferred, and 2–5 years of experience in risk analysis or related finance. The role offers a base salary of $140,000 to $180,000 per year plus a bonus and comprehensive benefits, including medical

Qualifications

• Two to five years of relevant experience in risk analysis or quantitative finance.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical discipline; a graduate degree 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 with an entrepreneurial approach to complex problems.
• Familiarity with financial instruments and risk management concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Financial markets knowledge

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative 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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