Location: London
Hybrid Working Model
Paritas is aligned with a leading & global asset management client who is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to support across multi-strategy, multi-asset portfolios. The role requires a quantitative mindset, programming skills, and good knowledge of factor models and derivatives. Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of risk models and investment processes, and be self-sufficient and proactive.
Responsibilities:
* Design processes to ensure accurate risk analytics are available promptly.
* Analyze risk attribution reports for Portfolio Managers, Heads of Departments, Asset Class Heads, and other stakeholders, including senior management, board members, marketing, and compliance teams.
* Participate in regular risk review meetings and off-cycle discussions, covering investment risk, performance, and other relevant metrics to ensure portfolios align with client interests.
* Collaborate with investment teams on fund structuring and portfolio optimization strategies.
* Respond to requests from Portfolio Managers and proactively engage with them.
* Contribute to the development and enhancement of portfolio risk analysis and analytics, exploring innovative approaches to decompose risk and performance, or creating new insights.
* Work with Technology teams and external vendors to streamline systems and workflows, improving efficiency.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Background in investment risk, quantitative finance, or front-office risk management.
Technical Skills:
* Experience with multiple asset classes (e.g., equities, commodities, fixed income, rates, currencies), with proficiency in at least two and the ability to learn others quickly.
* Strong knowledge of derivatives, including types, valuation, pricing, and risks.
* Expertise in risk models, especially factor models.
* Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency in Excel, Python, and SQL.
* Understanding of risk concepts, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
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