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Quantitative Risk Manager - Hedge Fund - PR/590746_1777639950

Quantitative Risk Manager - Hedge Fund

New York
Permanent
USD175000 - USD225000
Risk Management
PR/590746_1777639950
Quantitative Risk Manager - Hedge Fund
A Quantitative Hedge Fund is hiring is seeking a Quantitative Risk Manager with strong technical skills. This multi-billion dollar fund is seeking someone that wants to be collaborative, gain cross-asset exposure, and contribute to improving the business.
This is a front-office facing position, partnering closely with portfolio managers, traders, senior leadership, modelers, and engineers. Strong communication skills are critical, as the role involves translating complex quantitative risk insights across different teams and desks. While the position sits within a central team, the firm's highly collaborative culture ensures direct responsibility in advising PMs, delivering new projects, and solving complex, business-critical problems.
The role requires a hands-on approach to coding, particularly in Python, SQL, and Java, with a focus on developing automated analytics and tools, performing real-time monitoring, and managing position limits and risk exposures. Experience working with systematic strategies across equities, futures, and options is essential. The role offers exposure across all traded asset classes, providing an opportunity to leverage existing expertise while building broader experience across different products.
Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field

  • Strong coding skills in Python, SQL, and/or Java

  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux, Shell Scripting, and data analysis tools

  • Strong communication skills, being able to collaborate with others and translate complex ideas across desks

  • Ability to work independently

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