Investment Risk Analyst

5 days ago


London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

Job Title: Investment Risk - Equities Analyst Location: [Location]
Company: [Hedge Fund Name]
Our Client is a leading hedge fund with over $2bn in assets under management, renowned for our dynamic, high-performance investment strategies. They are experiencing significant growth and are expanding our Risk team to continue driving our success. As part of this expansion, we are seeking a talented Investment Risk - Equities Analyst to work directly with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and contribute to a growing team currently consisting of four professionals.
As an Investment Risk - Equities Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our portfolio management team by providing critical insights and analysis on equity investments. This role requires strong quantitative skills, expertise in risk modelling, and a collaborative mindset to work closely with the portfolio managers (PMs) in managing and optimizing equity portfolios.
Risk Analysis & Reporting: Conduct thorough ex-ante risk analysis, providing insights into potential portfolio risks before trades are executed.
Portfolio Construction: Collaborate with portfolio managers to construct equity portfolios with an eye on optimal risk/return balance.
Pre-Trade Risk Assessment: Perform pre-trade analysis to ensure alignment with risk appetite, ensuring strategies and trades comply with overall risk limits.
Risk Modelling & Analytics: Utilize advanced risk models, including factor models, to evaluate the risk profile of various equity strategies.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the CRO and a small, growing team of risk professionals to enhance the overall risk framework.
Contribute to real-time risk management processes, monitoring portfolio risk exposures and suggesting adjustments as needed.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Leverage large data sets to track and report on key risk metrics, and present findings to senior management.
Strong background in Equity Risk , Portfolio Management , or related fields.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in an equity risk or quantitative analysis role, preferably within a hedge fund or asset management firm.
Advanced proficiency in risk analytics , quantitative modelling , and portfolio construction .
Hands-on experience with programming languages (Python, R, etc.) and familiarity with financial risk management tools .
Strong understanding of equity markets , risk factors, and asset correlations.
Ability to communicate complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including portfolio managers.
A degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Finance, Mathematics, Engineering) is preferred.
Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses.
Opportunity to work directly with the Chief Risk Officer and senior portfolio managers.
Exposure to cutting-edge investment strategies and risk management frameworks.
Join a growing team at the forefront of investment risk management and make a meaningful impact on our hedge fund’s success


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