Investment Risk Consultant

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Investment Risk Consultant to join our Hyderabad office, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding our investment portfolios through rigorous analytical oversight. In this capacity, you will serve as a subject matter expert, collaborating closely with portfolio managers, quantitative research teams, and senior stakeholders to identify, measure, and mitigate complex financial risks.

Your day-to-day contributions will involve deep-dive quantitative assessments and the development of robust risk frameworks that directly influence strategic capital allocation. By providing actionable insights and maintaining stringent risk controls, you will ensure the firms resilience in volatile markets while driving sustainable long-term business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to stress-test investment portfolios, ensuring the firm remains resilient against adverse market movements.

- Conduct comprehensive credit risk assessments for diverse asset classes, providing stakeholders with clear visibility into counterparty exposure and default probabilities.

- Lead quantitative analysis initiatives to identify emerging risk trends, enabling the leadership team to make data-backed adjustments to investment strategies.

- Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management protocols into the investment lifecycle, ensuring all activities align with the firms risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

- Communicate complex risk metrics to non-technical stakeholders, translating technical findings into strategic recommendations that protect firm capital.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis and financial modeling, with a proven ability to translate raw data into meaningful risk mitigation strategies.

- Advanced proficiency in managing credit risk frameworks and market risk methodologies, supported by 5 to 8 years of relevant professional experience.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster collaborative relationships across global teams.

- A solid academic foundation in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field, preferably from a premier institute.

- High level of adaptability to a dynamic, on-site work environment in Hyderabad, maintaining precision and focus while managing multiple high-priority projects.

Certifications: FRM or CFA preferred