Junior Analyst - Alternatives Investment Risk

WHO WE ARE
Aberdeen Investments is part of Aberdeen Group plc, one of the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments groups. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand and are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
 
As a global business, Aberdeen consists of three divisions: Investments, Adviser, and interactive investor (ii). Each division is dedicated to meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs.
 
In the Americas, our sole focus is on the investments business. We have offices in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Miami, and Sao Paolo. Our breadth of experience gives us close proximity to the companies we invest in and the markets we operate in.

OVERVIEW
The Junior Analyst will play a key role on the Alternative Investment Strategies (AIS) team in providing risk oversight of hedge fund investments across the full spectrum of strategies and communication of the results to the relevant internal and external stakeholders. The responsibilities include monitoring and reporting risk analytics across a broad array of asset classes and financial instruments at a portfolio level down to the individual positions, assisting in the development and maintenance of the technology framework, and performing risk due diligence of prospective investments. This is an entry level role ideal for candidates with 1–5 years of experience with statistics and knowledge of hedge fund investment strategies. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the reporting processes for the AIS daily, monthly, and quarterly risk deliverables
• Gain and apply technical knowledge and skills to understand and enhance the risk management and research processes
• Oversee adherence to investment guidelines and research any breaches and escalate concerns to senior members of team 
• Perform ad-hock projects and analysis within our various risk and portfolio management systems
• Collaborate with the research team to perform risk due diligence of prospective funds to evaluate the risk culture of the organization, the tools used internally are fit for purpose, and the fund is adhering to the AIS standards of best practices for their investment strategy
• Stay informed of market developments and hedge trends and look to identify and quantify the potential exposure and impact on the desk’s investments
• Communicate analysis clearly and confidently to senior colleagues, committees, and clients
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture of high‑standards across the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1–5 years of professional experience with knowledge of hedge fund strategies and investment risks associated across asset classes
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; familiarity with statistical concepts, risk frameworks, and performance analysis
• Understanding of investment risk methodologies and ability to apply risk techniques across and within asset classes 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to partner with the investment research team, existing clients, and external vendors
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with programming or statistical tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) is a plus but not required 
• Bachelor’s degree required; progress toward CFA or CAIA is a plus

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Creative problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in hedge funds and alternative strategies with healthy skepticism and practical understanding of the supplied information
• Listening, inquisitiveness, and attention to detail with an eye toward anticipating questions to perform thorough analysis to ensure relevancy, timely delivery, and accuracy
• Initiative, drive, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks with a learning and growth mindset
• Detailed management of task queue and email organization

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Base salary range: $85,000 - $100,000
• Best in class Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with well-known carriers; Telehealth and Health Concierge services.
• Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Plans.
• Employer provided Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term disability with additional optional coverage options.
• Investing for your Future - 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with top notch company Profit Sharing contribution which is immediately vested!
• Generous time off starting day one with 4+ weeks annual vacation plus 9 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental, Adoption, and Family Sick/Caregiver leave programs.
• Volunteer Days and Study Time to focus on what is important to you!
• Make a donation to your favorite Charity and Aberdeen will match up to $500 per year!
• Employee Assistance, Travel and Discount Programs. From helping you navigate the healthcare system, to providing resources and assistance to parents and caregivers of children with development disabilities.
• Flexible, voluntary benefits including Accident Insurance, Identity Protection, and Legal Assistance.
• Wellness program including Nutritional Counselling and Gym Membership Reimbursements.

HOW WE CREATE VALUE:

• Our strategic drivers are the foundations from which we deliver for all our stakeholders: High Impact Intelligence, Enduring Relationships, Connections without borders and Future fit. You can find out more about our values here.

OUR INCLUSIVE CULTURE:

• We are committed to exploring the possibilities of working smarter. This means we’d like to hear from you, whatever way you like to work.
• We have a long-term commitment to building inclusive workplaces; we value diversity in our workforce and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or a reasonable adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist. You can find out more about our inclusive culture here.
• Aberdeen is an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer.