Role Summary
The Equity Risk Director leads a global equity risk team at T. Rowe Price, overseeing market‑risk analysis, risk analytics, and risk‑analytics tools for the equity investment division.
Responsibilities
- Day‑to‑day Risk Management: Review and interpret equity risk analytics and dashboards, identify, measure, monitor, and communicate key portfolio risks, and conduct stress tests and tail‑risk analysis.
- Risk Reporting & Tool Development: Prototype and develop risk reporting and interactive tools, define data requirements for dashboards and proprietary systems, and partner with Technology to support testing.
- Stakeholder Communication: Engage with investment teams and external stakeholders, present analytical results, and respond to client, prospect, consultant, regulatory, and internal requests.
- Ad‑hoc Analysis & Projects: Perform quantitative analyses in response to requests, collaborate with the Investment Risk team, and reconcile results with in‑house findings.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience in the asset‑management industry focused on equity market risk.
- Clear understanding of buy‑side risk management, equity investment strategies, and global financial markets.
- Proficiency in programming and data visualization; experience with statistical analysis packages.
- Experience with risk evaluation methods such as volatility, tracking error, and Value‑at‑Risk.
- Experience with MSCI BarraOne, RiskManager, and performance attribution systems.
- Strong data analysis, interpersonal, and communication skills; high integrity and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Over 10 years of direct equity risk management experience at a buy‑side asset manager.
- Experience as a people leader.
- Advanced programming skills (Python or R).
- Master’s or PhD degree in quantitative or scientific discipline.
- Progress toward professional risk or finance accreditations such as CFA, FRM, PRM.
- Experience working for a global asset manager with personnel in multiple regions.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
T. Rowe Price is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. All applicants and employees are treated without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by law.
Director, Equity Risk (Global Lead) employer: T. Rowe Price
T Rowe Price is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Senior Quant Developer role in Baltimore/London. Employees benefit from meaningful work that directly impacts investment decisions, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment. With a focus on leveraging both technology and financial expertise, T Rowe Price empowers its employees to think creatively and contribute their unique perspectives, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
