Senior Risk Analyst

Masis Professional Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Masis Professional Group in Boston seeks a Senior Risk Analyst to provide quantitative analysis supporting equity portfolio construction, performance measurement, and risk management.

You will analyze equity exposures by risk factors, sectors, and characteristics; assess portfolio positioning against benchmarks; and deliver Brinson and factor-based attribution analyses with Barra, Axioma, Bloomberg, R and Python. Strong communication with portfolio managers is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in asset management with equity risk expertise.
• Experience with total and active return analysis.
• Strong knowledge of risk models and attribution.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate risk data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equity portfolio exposures across risk factors, sectors, and characteristics.
• Evaluate portfolio positioning relative to benchmarks and objectives.
• Utilize Barra, Axioma, Bloomberg for risk analysis.
• Conduct total and active return analyses across strategies.
• Prepare Brinson and factor-based attribution analyses.
• Develop quantitative analytics, risk reports, and monitoring tools.
• Present complex findings clearly to portfolio managers.

Skills

Equity risk

Factor exposures

Performance attribution

Quantitative analysis

Python

R

Communication

Tools

Barra

Axioma

Bloomberg

R

Python

Job description

A Boston-based asset management firm is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Analyst to provide quantitative analysis supporting equity portfolio construction, performance measurement, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze equity portfolio exposures across risk factors, fundamental characteristics, sectors, and other relevant dimensions.
• Evaluate portfolio positioning relative to benchmarks and investment objectives.
• Utilize established equity risk models and analytical platforms, including Barra, Axioma, and Bloomberg.
• Conduct total and active return analysis across equity strategies.
• Prepare Brinson attribution and factor-based performance attribution analyses.
• Develop quantitative analytics, risk reports, and portfolio monitoring tools.
• Present complex analytical findings and insights clearly to portfolio managers and investment teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience within an asset management firm, with a strong understanding of equity portfolio risk, factor exposures, and sector positioning.
• Demonstrated experience with total and active return analysis, risk models, and performance attribution.
• Strong proficiency with Barra, Axioma, Bloomberg, R, and Python.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex risk and performance data into clear, actionable insights for portfolio management teams.

The firm offers a strong compensation package and comprehensive benefits.