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Senior Investment Risk Analyst, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 06.06.2025
Expiry Date: 21.07.2025
Job Description:
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 ability, and good knowledge of factor models and derivatives. You should have good communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of risk models and investment processes, and be self-sufficient and proactive.
You will:
* Design processes to provide accurate risk analytics promptly.
* Analyze risk attribution reports for Portfolio Managers, Heads of Departments, Asset Class Heads, and other stakeholders, including senior management and compliance.
* Participate in regular risk review meetings and off-cycle discussions covering investment risk, performance, and related 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 engage proactively with them.
* Contribute to developing portfolio risk analysis, improve existing risk models, and create innovative analysis methods.
* Work with Technology and external vendors to streamline systems and workflows for better efficiency.
Must have skills:
Experience:
* Degree or equivalent in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, or related fields.
* Background in investment risk, quantitative finance, or front-office risk management.
Technical skills:
* Experience with multiple asset classes (equities, commodities, fixed income, rates, currencies) and understanding of risk and return in at least two areas.
* Knowledge of derivatives, including types, valuation, pricing, and risks.
* Strong knowledge of risk models, especially factor models.
* Proficiency in Excel, Python, and SQL for risk analytics and data processing.
* Understanding of risk concepts, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
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