At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to enhance risk management for equity investments in a dynamic hedge fund.
- Company: Global Hedge Fund known for its innovative investment strategies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Quants on cutting-edge risk analytics.
- Why this job: Shape risk oversight and influence investment decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 7-15 years in Equity Risk, advanced degree, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
OCR Alpha is partnered with a Global Hedge fund to hire a seasoned Risk Manager for their Equity business in London.
They will play a key role in strengthening the market risk framework for a sophisticated equities investment platform.
This is an opportunity to work closely with Portfolio Managers, Quants, and Technology teams in a dynamic buy-side environment, helping shape risk oversight, portfolio construction, and risk analytics across a range of equity strategies.
The successful candidate will lead a small team of Equity Risk Managers and contribute to the ongoing development of risk models, stress-testing capabilities, and portfolio risk tools.
The role offers significant exposure to investment decision-making, trading activity, and senior stakeholders.
This role is ideal for a commercially minded risk professional who enjoys working closely with investment teams and influencing risk-taking in a fast-paced trading environment.
Requirements: 7-15 years of experience in an Equity Risk seat for a Hedge Fund.
Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Business, or a related quantitative discipline Proven leadership experience managing and developing risk teams.
Strong expertise in Equity Long/Short and other equity linear strategies such as Statistical Arbitrage, Index Rebalance, or Event-Driven strategies.
Deep understanding of equity factor models, Va R, stress testing, and portfolio risk metrics.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior investment professionals.
Proficiency in Python for modelling and analysis. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Equity L/S Risk Manager employer: OCR Alpha
Join a leading global investment platform in London, where innovation and automation are at the forefront of our operations. We foster a collaborative work culture that values employee growth, offering opportunities to enhance your skills while making a tangible impact on our processes. With a focus on efficiency and scalability, you'll be part of a dynamic team that embraces cutting-edge technology to drive success in the financial services sector.
