Investment Risk Analyst

Investment Risk Analyst

Location: London

About the Role

Our client, a leading Investment Management firm, is looking for a Financial Risk Analyst to enhance their financial and investment risk management capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on the development of new risk tools and insights, directly impacting business decisions and the ongoing transformation of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct critical analysis of the discretionary investment process and performance relative to benchmarks, providing clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
• Assist in the design and implementation of enhancements to risk management tools and frameworks for the firm's discretionary investment portfolios.
• Monitor and assess the impact of market conditions across key asset classes on investment performance.
• In the longer term, contribute to other aspects of financial risk management, including counterparty and liquidity risk.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will have experience in cross-asset portfolio risk analysis, large data analysis, and risk modelling. You will have a proven ability to think creatively and work efficiently within a dynamic environment. You should be passionate about creating new tools and insights, with a focus on driving improvements in risk management practices.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in portfolio investment risk analytics, including value-at-risk, exposures, stress testing, and risk modelling techniques (e.g., Monte Carlo).
• Advanced Excel skills (VBA macros/automation) and strong proficiency in Python.
• Exposure to key asset classes including equities, fixed income, and alternatives.
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with all levels of the business.

Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity with Bloomberg/FactSet and market data extraction.
• Understanding of structured products, derivatives, and FX forward instruments.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical, life assurance, critical illness cover, and pension scheme.

About the Team

You will work closely with the Head of Financial Risk and a small, dynamic team focused on strategic, data-driven initiatives. The role involves high-level interaction with senior stakeholders, including the Executive Committee.

Interview Process:

• Stage 1: Video interview with the Hiring Manager
• Stage 2: Interview with a Portfolio Manager
• Stage 3: In-person interview with the Hiring Manager and team

If you're passionate about financial risk management and excited to be part of a firm undergoing a major transformation, apply now to join a forward-thinking team.