Senior Risk Analyst

Job Description

Senior Risk Analyst, Investment Risk

buckleighwilliams has partnered with a global presence in investment banking, to identify a Senior Risk Analyst for the Investment Risk function within the CFO division. The Investment Risk team oversees client portfolios, designing and executing risk programs to manage market, liquidity, sustainability, and counterparty risk. This includes regular monitoring, analysis, and reporting of risks.

Role Details:

The Senior Risk Analyst focuses on assessing, controlling, and governing investment risks within commingled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts, considering market, counterparty credit, and liquidity risks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk monitoring and analysis on a variety of portfolios.


• Produce, analyze, and report on risk metrics such as Value-at-Risk, Tracking Error, Liquidity Ratios, and Transaction Costs.


• Support the maintenance of risk data.


• Contribute to risk framework projects and enhancements.


• Prepare materials for oversight committees and Fund Board.


• Support due diligence of external sub-advisors.


• Document risk processes, methodologies, and assessments.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, or similar.


• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial industry (Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Valuation, Risk Analytics).


• Experience with analytical models for financial instruments.


• Knowledge of financial instruments and related analytics and risk factors.


• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and programming skills (e.g., Python, SQL).


• Strong analytical and communication skills.


• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for asset managers is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and matched 401K Savings Plan.


• Generous paid time away and bank holidays.


• Health and life insurance, well-being benefits, and mental health support.


• Family-friendly benefits including parental leave and healthcare plans.


• Opportunities to support CSR strategy focused on climate change and social justice.


• Hybrid working model balancing in-person collaboration and remote work.

Additional Information:

We are committed to diversity, equity, and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from talented people from all backgrounds and provide a working environment free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

About buckleighwilliams: buckleighwilliams is a specialist recruitment business focused on delivering highly experienced and reputable contractors/permanent staff to some of the world’s largest organizations.

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