Job Title:
Investment Risk Analyst Location:
London Employment Type:
Full-Time About the Role:
Our clients are seeking an Investment Risk Analyst to join their team and support their portfolio and risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of financial markets, risk management frameworks, and a strong analytical background. This role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks in their investment portfolios, contributing to strategic decision-making and helping ensure the long-term success and stability of their clients' assets. Key Responsibilities:
Risk Assessment:
Conduct in-depth analysis of financial market trends and macroeconomic indicators to identify risk factors that may impact the company's investment portfolios. Data Analysis:
Analyse large datasets to assess exposure, volatility, credit, market, and operational risks across different investment products. Portfolio Management Support:
Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand risk exposures within portfolios and recommend adjustments based on current market conditions. Model Development and Validation:
Develop and validate risk models (e.g., Value-at-Risk, stress testing, scenario analysis) to quantify risk exposures and simulate various economic scenarios. Reporting:
Prepare regular and ad hoc risk reports, clearly communicating findings to investment teams, senior management, and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; Master's degree or CFA/FRM certification preferred. 4+ years of experience in investment risk analysis, financial risk management, or a related field. Strong proficiency in statistical analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or MATLAB. Familiarity with financial instruments and derivatives, as well as risk metrics such as VaR, CVaR, and expected shortfall.
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Investment Risk Analyst Location:
London Employment Type:
Full-Time About the Role:
Our clients are seeking an Investment Risk Analyst to join their team and support their portfolio and risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of financial markets, risk management frameworks, and a strong analytical background. This role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks in their investment portfolios, contributing to strategic decision-making and helping ensure the long-term success and stability of their clients' assets. Key Responsibilities:
Risk Assessment:
Conduct in-depth analysis of financial market trends and macroeconomic indicators to identify risk factors that may impact the company's investment portfolios. Data Analysis:
Analyse large datasets to assess exposure, volatility, credit, market, and operational risks across different investment products. Portfolio Management Support:
Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand risk exposures within portfolios and recommend adjustments based on current market conditions. Model Development and Validation:
Develop and validate risk models (e.g., Value-at-Risk, stress testing, scenario analysis) to quantify risk exposures and simulate various economic scenarios. Reporting:
Prepare regular and ad hoc risk reports, clearly communicating findings to investment teams, senior management, and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; Master's degree or CFA/FRM certification preferred. 4+ years of experience in investment risk analysis, financial risk management, or a related field. Strong proficiency in statistical analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or MATLAB. Familiarity with financial instruments and derivatives, as well as risk metrics such as VaR, CVaR, and expected shortfall.
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