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Risk Analyst, UK-London
Risk Analyst
Company: Meredith Brown Associates  
Location:   UK-London  
Remuneration:   £Exc + bens  
Position Type:   Permanent  
Employment type:   Full time  
Work permit req:   EU  
Updated:   18 Nov 2009  
eFC Ref no:   585880  
 
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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

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feedback on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted

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Contact:
CV Alex Brown
Company:
Meredith Brown Associates
Email:
Alex@meredithbrown.com
Recruiter Ref:
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