Senior Investment Risk Analyst

Senior Investment Risk Analyst – Emerging Markets | Central London

We’re working with a leading global investment firm looking to hire a Senior Risk Analyst with a strong focus on emerging markets into their central London office.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with portfolio managers, traders, and senior risk stakeholders to assess and monitor market and currency risk across a range of emerging market exposures. You’ll be instrumental in enhancing risk reporting, stress testing, and scenario analysis—helping shape a deeper understanding of volatility and potential downside across frontier and developing economies.

What they’re looking for:

• Proven experience in Investment risk within an asset manager, investment bank, or trading environment
• In-depth understanding of emerging markets—including macroeconomic and political risk factors
• Solid grasp of fixed income and derivative instruments used in EM portfolios
• Must have Strong technical skills in Python.
• Confident, detail-oriented, and able to challenge constructively across teams

The role is London-based.

If you're looking for a dynamic position where you can take ownership, support risk-aware decision-making, and build your expertise across emerging market strategies, get in touch to learn more.

Contact Georgina – gec@barclaysimpson.com – to find out more.