Quantitative Risk Analyst

Quantitative Risk Analyst, Cross-Asset Derivatives We are seeking an exceptionally talented individual to join our Cross Asset Derivatives Risk Management team as a Quantitative Risk Analyst. This role will focus on risk management and portfolio oversight of the firm’s Equity Derivatives, Macro EM and Delta One strategies, which include Equity vol, Fixed Income, Index Rebalance & Special situations strategies amongst others. What You’ll Do Report to the Director of Cross-Asset Derivatives Risk and partner daily, with Portfolio Managers, Strategists, and developers to monitor portfolios and design solutions that reduce concentration and stress risks. Build, implement and validate models that power both risk management and the investment process. Partner with our Technology organisation to enhance data infrastructure, automate risk-limit monitoring and streamline raw-data ingestion. Work with Portfolio Managers, providing regular and ad-hoc analytics on strategy performance, risk profiles and tail-risk scenarios. Collaborate with strategy COO, fellow risk managers and tech teams to build and maintain the modelling, pricing and analytics toolkit that powers our multi-strategy platform. What You’ll Bring Relevant experience in a PM/Trader-facing role Master’s or PhD degree in mathematics, computer science, economics or other related discipline. Strong knowledge of equity derivatives and portfolio risk management Knowledge of quantitative finance including risk-neutral options pricing and cross-sectional factor models Experience analyzing and modeling large data sets Proficient coding skills in one or more languages such as R, Python or C++ Experience working with relational databases such as SQL Strong communication skills We’d Love If You Had Direct experience in Macro, Delta One and Equity Derivatives Strategy Our Culture The firm’s ethos is embedded in our people. ‘Talent is our strategy’ is our mantra and drives how we approach all initiatives at the firm. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority. Schonfeld strives to create an environment where our people can thrive. We foster a teamwork-oriented, collaborative environment where ideas at any level are encouraged and shared. The development and advancement of our talent is honed through interactions with each other, learning & educational offerings, and through opportunities to make impactful contributions. At Schonfeld, we strive to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout all of our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. As a firm we are committed to creating a hiring process which is not only fair, but also welcoming and supportive. On a daily basis, our employees welcome diversity across identity, thought, people and views which serves as the foundation of our culture and success. You can learn more about our DEI initiatives here - Belonging @ Schonfeld. Who We Are: Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager platform that invests its capital with Internal and Partner portfolio managers, primarily on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, across four trading strategies; quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading and discretionary macro & fixed income. We have created a unique structure to provide global portfolio managers with autonomy, flexibility and support to best enable them to maximize the value of their businesses. Over the last 30 years, Schonfeld has successfully capitalized on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We have developed and invested heavily in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics and continue to capitalize on new opportunities. In 2021 we launched our newest strategy, discretionary macro & fixed income as part of the continual growth of Schonfeld’s investible universe. Our portfolio exposure has expanded across the Americas, Europe and Asia as well as multiple asset classes and products. #J-18808-Ljbffr