At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse investment risks and provide insights to Portfolio Managers.
- Company: Leading global asset manager with a dynamic London team.
- Benefits: High visibility role, exposure to diverse asset classes, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence senior stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on investment decisions and enhance risk analytics.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in investment risk, strong SQL and Python skills, and a quantitative degree.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading global asset manager is seeking an Investment Risk Analyst to join its London team. This is a front‑office aligned, PM‑facing role, offering strong exposure to investment teams and senior stakeholders across multiple asset classes.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Portfolio Managers to provide timely and actionable risk insights
- Monitor and analyse portfolio risks including market, factor, liquidity and concentration risk
- Produce daily and periodic risk reports, highlighting key exposures and trends
- Support investment decision making through scenario analysis, stress testing and performance attribution
- Develop and enhance risk models, analytics and reporting frameworks
- Investigate risk anomalies and provide clear explanations to investment teams
- Collaborate with technology and data teams to improve risk infrastructure and data quality
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in investment risk within an asset manager or hedge fund
- Strong experience in a PM‑facing or front‑office aligned role
- Advanced SQL and Python skills with the ability to manipulate large datasets and build analytical tools
- Solid understanding of financial instruments across equities, fixed income, derivatives and multi‑asset portfolios
- Experience with risk systems and tools such as Barra, Aladdin or similar
- Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence Portfolio Managers
- Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Finance, Engineering or similar
Desirable
- Experience in factor modelling and quantitative risk frameworks
- Professional qualifications such as CFA or FRM
Why Apply
- High visibility role with direct interaction with Portfolio Managers
- Exposure to a broad range of asset classes and investment strategies
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of risk analytics and infrastructure
If you are interested, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion.
Investment Risk Analyst - Leading Global Asset Manager in London employer: CFA Institute
As a leading global asset manager, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in our London office, where collaboration and innovation thrive. Our employees benefit from strong professional development opportunities, direct engagement with senior stakeholders, and the chance to work on diverse investment strategies that shape the financial landscape. Join us to be part of a team that values your insights and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the world of investment risk management.
