Risk Manager

The Hartford; United States; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO) is seeking a Risk Manager, Investment Risk, to act as a senior leader within the ALM, Credit and Market Risk team. The role focuses on independent risk views for Private Equity/LP Funds, Private Credit, and Corporate Credit, and requires moving beyond summaries to connect risks across assets.

You will lead risk assessment development, drive stress testing, and oversee a junior analyst, leveraging AI-enabled tools and analytics to deliver

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in investment risk or related analytical roles.
• Strong analytical abilities with proficiency in risk/data tools.
• Excellent communication skills with senior leaders.
• Solid understanding of fixed income, corporate credit, and alternatives.
• Quantitative degree; CFA/FRM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own risk assessment across The Hartford’s Alternative Asset and Corporate Credit portfolios.
• Lead development of risk frameworks to identify drivers and downside risks.
• Enhance measurement, aggregation, and monitoring of portfolio exposures.
• Lead stress testing and scenario analyses for tail risk and concentrations.
• Drive market surveillance and thematic risk analysis for forward-looking insights.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve risk identification and early warnings.
• Provide independent risk perspectives to investment teams and senior leaders.
• Deliver scalable surveillance, reporting, and analytics across risk insights.
• Mentor a junior analyst and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Quantitative degree

CFA or FRM preferred

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

BlackRock Aladdin

Tableau

Job description

Risk Manager - VNE67A We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Risk Manager, Investment Risk The Risk Manager, Investment Risk, will serve as a senior subject-matter leader within the ALM, Credit and Market Risk team, providing independent risk oversight and perspective across The Hartford’s Alternative Asset and Corporate Credit portfolios, with a focus on Private Equity/LP Funds, Private Credit, and public and private Corporate Credit. The individual will be accountable for developing and communicating independent, forward-looking risk views and translating analysis into actionable risk conclusions for senior management. This role will set the analytical direction for assigned portfolios, lead the development of risk assessment and stress-testing capabilities, and provide technical oversight and development for a junior analyst. The individual will be expected to move beyond summarizing portfolio and sector information by independently evaluating underlying assumptions, connecting risks across sectors and asset classes, and identifying implications for The Hartford’s investment portfolio and risk profile. The role will also leverage AI-enabled tools, analytics, and automation to enhance risk identification and analytical capabilities. This position is based in Hartford, CT on a full-time, hybrid schedule (T, W, Th in office; M, F remote).

Responsibilities:

• Own the assessment of risk across The Hartford’s Alternative Asset and Corporate Credit portfolios, developing independent, forward-looking risk views and identifying key vulnerabilities, concentrations, and emerging risks.
• Lead the development and enhancement of risk assessment frameworks to identify key risk drivers, deteriorating trends, concentrations, and downside risks and translate findings into actionable conclusions.
• Drive enhancements to the measurement, aggregation, and monitoring of portfolio exposures, with a focus on identifying risks and portfolio implications that may not be apparent through individual sector analysis.
• Lead the development of stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate tail risk, collateral sensitivity, asset performance, concentrations, and correlated risks across the portfolio.
• Lead market surveillance and thematic risk analysis, translating market, sector, and portfolio developments into forward-looking risk insights.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, and automation to enhance risk identification, surveillance analytical capabilities, and early-warning indicators.
• Partner with investment teams and business partners to provide independent risk perspectives, assess key assumptions, and identify areas requiring deeper analysis or heightened monitoring.
• Advise senior leaders on investment risk implications arising from market events, portfolio developments, and ad-hoc analyses, providing clear, timely conclusions and recommendations.
• Drive scalable surveillance, reporting, and analytical capabilities that improve the quality, consistency, efficiency, and transparency of risk insights.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership and support the development of a junior analyst, ensuring the quality and accuracy of risk analysis and deliverables and providing guidance on the interpretation of results.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in investment risk, market risk, credit risk, or a related analytical role; portfolio management or rating agency experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, or automation preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with senior leaders and key business partners.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable conclusions.
• Solid understanding of fixed income markets, corporate credit, Alternative Assets, and investment risk drivers.
• Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, and ownership.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Degree in a quantitative discipline and/or credentials such as CFA or FRM preferred.

About the Firm:

Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO) is the asset management arm of The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. HIMCO is an insurance asset manager with approximately $120 billion in assets under management across the public fixed income, equity, and private markets (as of March 31, 2026). The firm manages assets on behalf of The Hartford, as well as insurance, sub‑advisory and other institutional clients. As a condition of your employment for HIMCO, you will be required to affirm to HIMCO’s Code of Ethics and understand that you will be required to comply with the disclosure of accounts, holdings and pre‑clearance of trades for the accounts of you and your household family members as more fully described in the Code of Ethics Key Points. If you will be deemed to be a “Covered Associate” under HIMCO’s Pay to Play Policy, you will also need to disclose all political contributions that you have given within the past 2 calendar years.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short‑term or annual bonuses, long‑term incentives, and on‑the‑spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $121,360 - $182,040

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