Investment Risk Analyst

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Universities Superannuation Scheme Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Investment Risk Analyst to join our team at Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). As a key member of our PAIR team, you will be responsible for monitoring and overseeing investment risk at pension scheme level through advanced investment risk analytics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with senior members of the team on analysis and oversight of scheme risk, including LDI risk
  • Assist with regular production and monitoring of risk reports and conduct relevant risk analysis, including market, liquidity, collateral, and counterparty risk
  • Provide insights and narratives on investment risk for various forums and committees
  • Contribute to mandate and instrument risk modelling
  • Build analytical tools for in-depth risk analysis and assist with the enhancement of automated reporting and visualization within the Financial Risk team
  • Work closely with senior members of the team and other teams across USSIM on supporting new mandates and new instruments onboarding
  • Contribute to the delivery of projects from end-to-end, including planning, gathering requirements, and testing
  • Build relationships with Front Office, IMS, Operations, and the wider organization to enable the team to work more effectively

About You

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in finance, technology, or quantitative finance. You will have a degree in a STEM-related subject or quantitative finance and knowledge of at least one programming language, such as Python, SQL, or PowerBI. You will be comfortable working with data and conducting analyses, able to think and solve problems independently, and have evidence of an interest in investment risk.

Why Join Us?

At USS, we strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We are committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development and recognizing and supporting each individual's unique career path.

Our Culture and Values

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey, please let us know.



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