Senior Investment Risk Analyst – Permanent
Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Bonus
Paritas is partnered with a leading global asset manager seeking a Senior Investment Risk Analyst to join their multi-asset, multi-strategy investment risk function. This role sits at the intersection of risk, portfolio management, and quantitative analysis — ideal for someone who blends technical rigour with strong communication and commercial insight.
You’ll work directly with portfolio managers, heads of desks, and senior leadership to provide high-quality, timely risk insights that inform investment decisions across asset classes. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performing environment where your input will help shape risk frameworks and portfolio optimisation strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own and enhance the production of accurate and timely risk analytics for multi-asset portfolios
* Analyse and interpret risk attribution for use by portfolio managers, asset class heads, and senior stakeholders
* Partner with investment teams to support portfolio reviews, fund structuring, and optimisation
* Respond to direct risk-related queries from PMs and proactively provide actionable insights
* Design new approaches to decompose risk, performance and attribution, improving existing risk modelling
* Collaborate with technology teams and third-party vendors to streamline processes and drive analytical efficiency
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Experience & Background:
* Degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative or financial field (e.g., Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Engineering)
* Previous experience in investment risk, quantitative research, or front-office risk within an asset management environment
Technical Skills:
* Strong cross-asset knowledge (e.g. Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, FX, Rates)
* Deep understanding of derivatives: pricing, valuation, and risk exposure
* Proficient in factor models and risk analytics frameworks
* Programming capability in Python and SQL, with advanced Excel skills
* Knowledge of stress testing, scenario analysis, and modern risk methodologies
If you're looking to take a strategic role with direct impact on investment decisions, while working closely with leading PMs and investment leaders — this could be the right move.
To apply or find out more, contact:
📧 harry@paritasrecruitment.com
📞 0203 011 0050
📱 +44 7702 946 250 (call or WhatsApp message)