Associate - Market Risk - Investment Management Firm

Associate Market Risk

Position based with a leading global alternative investment manager.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

- Our Client is looking for a candidate with Analytical/quant background to support its Risk function.

- This will include working on proprietary risk and valuation models, preparing periodic risk reports, maintaining and upgrading risk reporting/modelling systems including internally developed framework in Business Intelligence system.

- The ideal candidate should have an understanding of market risk measures, and be proficient in Excel / VBA

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Act as a Risk Advisor to Portfolio Managers for any risk modelling and risk analysis requirements

- Preparing risk reports tailored to the needs of the individual portfolio managers

- Automate risk reporting in internal Business Intelligence system or VBA

- Create, maintain and upgrade risk modelling and reporting infrastructure for unique needs

- Develop fund specific risk & investor reporting in conjunction with portfolio managers, controllers and investors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: (Academic, Professional, Experience) :

- Bachelor's degree in Math or Engineering or MBA/Masters in Finance, Math or Statistics preferred with strong quantitative background.

- Proficiency in Python and strong programming skills are preferred.