Quant Risk Analyst
We are partnering with a multi-strategy hedge fund to hire a Quantitative Risk Analyst. Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer, this is a high-impact role sitting at the center of the investment process, working closely with Portfolio Managers across fixed income relative value, long/short credit, convertible arbitrage, volatility, and equity market-neutral strategies.
This growth hire will help enhance the firm's risk framework, analytics platform, and data infrastructure while delivering actionable risk insights that directly influence investment decisions.
Responsibilities
- Partner with PMs to analyze portfolio risk and exposures across asset classes
- Enhance VaR models, stress testing models, and scenario analysis frameworks
- Develop risk analytics and quantitative tools using Python and SQL
- Evaluate derivative exposures and portfolio construction decisions
- Improve risk data infrastructure and reporting capabilities
- Communicate insights to PMs, traders, and senior leadership
Key Qualifications
- 3-10 years of experience in market risk analytics, quantitative risk research, or portfolio analytics
- Hedge fund, or asset management experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of VaR, stress testing, and portfolio risk concepts
- Advanced Python and SQL skills
- Experience working across multi-asset investment strategies with broad exposure to derivatives across asset classes
- Ability to translate quantitative analysis into actionable investment recommendations
Why Join?
- Direct reporting line to the CRO
- High visibility across investment teams
- Significant ownership and autonomy within a lean organization
- Exposure to sophisticated multi-asset and derivatives-focused strategies
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