This leading Global Asset Management company with a strong focus in alternative strategies require an experienced Risk Analyst to join their Quantitative Services Team. The team is responsible for providing performance contribution, attribution, portfolio analysis, G.I.P.S. and risk information for the company.
Role & Responsibilities
To support Fund Managers, for Client and Prospect reporting and for Senior Management and regulatory monitoring of the company's overall Risk
Calculation of daily Value-at-Risk figures and exposures. If required communicate these figures to Fund Managers/colleagues
Calculate exposures and risk for various exotic derivatives when required on an adhoc basis
Weekly and monthly management risk reports
Attend weekly risk meetings with Fund Managers where appropriate and produce information for these meetings. Feedback risks to the Fund Managers
Wherever possible to develop the reporting and relationships with Fund Managers and Senior management
Streamlining current production processes through use of VBA/Excel.
Qualifications and Experience
Good working knowledge of theory and practice of risk management, including understanding and being able to explain or recreate different models used for Investment risk
Experience within Performance and/or Risk analysis essential, good knowledge of current issues
Strong Excel knowledge. VBA programming a strong advantage
Preferably and Mathematical degree or one that involves Statistical Analysis within it
Knowledge of markets and all asset types including structured products and exotic derivatives
Excellent communicator, both written and orally. Able to explain complex problems in a simplified way, for example statistical data and ideas in layman’s terms
IMC, PRM or FRM would be an advantage
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