Description

Investment Risk Analyst

Location: London
Firm: Leading Global Asset Manager

Overview
A leading global asset manager is seeking an Investment Risk Analyst to join its London team. This is a front office aligned, PM facing role, offering strong exposure to investment teams and senior stakeholders across multiple asset classes.

Key Responsibilities
* Partner closely with Portfolio Managers to provide timely and actionable risk insights
* Monitor and analyse portfolio risks including market, factor, liquidity and concentration risk
* Produce daily and periodic risk reports, highlighting key exposures and trends
* Support investment decision making through scenario analysis, stress testing and performance attribution
* Develop and enhance risk models, analytics and reporting frameworks
* Investigate risk anomalies and provide clear explanations to investment teams
* Collaborate with technology and data teams to improve risk infrastructure and data quality

Requirements
* 5+ years experience in investment risk within an asset manager or hedge fund
* Strong experience in a PM facing or front office aligned role
* Advanced SQL and Python skills with the ability to manipulate large datasets and build analytical tools
* Solid understanding of financial instruments across equities, fixed income, derivatives and multi asset portfolios
* Experience with risk systems and tools such as Barra, Aladdin or similar
* Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence Portfolio Managers
* Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Finance, Engineering or similar

Desirable
* Experience in factor modelling and quantitative risk frameworks
* Professional qualifications such as CFA or FRM

Why Apply
* High visibility role with direct interaction with Portfolio Managers
* Exposure to a broad range of asset classes and investment strategies
* Opportunity to contribute to the development of risk analytics and infrastructure

If you are interested, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion.