Job Description Hedge Fund Risk Analyst - London
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading hedge fund based in London. They are currently seeking a Risk Analyst to join their Risk team and contribute to the success and growth of the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
· Continuously monitor and assess market risks, including market volatility, liquidity, interest rates, and foreign exchange fluctuations, to ensure positions are within risk tolerance limits.
· Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to evaluate potential risk factors associated with hedge fund investments, ensuring strategies align with the fund’s risk appetite and objectives.
· Prepare regular risk reports, providing insights on portfolio exposures, value-at-risk (VaR), stress testing, and risk-adjusted performance metrics for senior management and stakeholders.
· Conduct stress tests and scenario analyses to identify vulnerabilities under different market conditions, offering actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
· Ensure that risk management practices comply with relevant regulations, internal policies, and best practices, assisting in regulatory reporting and audits when necessary.
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