Risk Analyst (m/w/d)
A well-established independent asset management firm, specializing in alternative, is seeking a new team member to join its Risk Department. The firm is known for its commitment to high-quality research, thorough due diligence, and operational excellence.
In 2015, they launched an Alternative UCITS platform designed to bring top-tier offshore managers into the UCITS space. It currently operates across three main business areas: customized investment solutions, a UCITS platform, and multi-manager fund strategies.
Role Summary The successful candidate will work within the Risk Department, reporting directly to the Head of Risk. This team is responsible for risk oversight and quantitative analysis across the firm's hedge fund strategies and portfolios.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily risk analysis and reporting for hedge fund strategies.
- Maintain and enhance risk databases, modeling tools, and reporting systems.
- Develop and support risk and quantitative models using Python, Excel, and database tools.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of systems for risk management, quantitative research, portfolio construction, and fund monitoring.
- Support investment risk monitoring and ensure compliance with regulatory investment guidelines.
Your Profile
- A degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in a quantitative or technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Finance, or Economics.
- Proficiency in Python and Excel is essential; experience with databases is highly valued.
- Strong interest in data analytics, quantitative research, and investment risk modeling.
- 1 to 1.5 years of relevant experience in asset management, investment banking, or a related financial services environment.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
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