Senior Investment Manager: Risk Analytics & Portable Alpha

CFS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Chicago seeks an experienced Investment Manager to lead portfolio risk analytics, contribute to portfolio construction, and guide risk-aware decision-making in a global multi-asset environment.

You will own risk analytics, manage exposures, interface with senior leadership, and help shape data infrastructure and AI-enabled investment processes.

The role requires 7–10 years of institutional investing, strong Python/data skills, and familiarity with derivatives and factor investing.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of institutional investment experience.
• Advanced technical skills in Python, data analytics, and risk modeling.
• Familiarity with derivatives, factor investing, and emerging AI tools in investment management.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio risk frameworks including factor, currency, and downside exposure analysis.
• Oversee derivatives strategies and portable alpha implementation.
• Conduct manager performance attribution and risk decomposition.
• Support asset allocation, scenario analysis, and portfolio construction decisions.
• Advance analytics, data pipelines, and AI-driven investment processes.
• Prepare materials for senior stakeholders and investment committees.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.

Skills

Python

Data analytics

Risk modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Derivatives platforms

Job description

CFS in Chicago seeks an experienced Investment Manager to lead portfolio risk analytics, contribute to portfolio construction, and guide risk-aware decision-making in a global multi-asset environment.

You will own risk analytics, manage exposures, interface with senior leadership, and help shape data infrastructure and AI-enabled investment processes.

The role requires 7–10 years of institutional investing, strong Python/data skills, and familiarity with derivatives and factor investing.