Investment Management
Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies and a recognized employer of choice, seeks a risk analyst to provide investment risk management expertise and analysis to the Vanguard Investment Management Group in a global environment.
Your primary duties and responsibilities:
- Partners with Vanguard¿s equity investment management teams to define and develop risk management processes and capabilities in a global environment.
- Uses a variety of analytical resources, under the direction of senior management, to develop new and enhance existing risk-return analysis, including performance attribution, multifactor risk models, and scenario analysis.
- Contributes to the development of an effective and efficient risk-reporting infrastructure by gathering and analyzing data from various fund management units, writing reports, and providing recommendations.
- Develops, manages, and executes complex business projects. Meets established project milestones, goals and objectives within established time frames by utilizing a disciplined approach to delivering on time. Assists team with the identification, evaluation, and resolution of potential obstacles which may have an impact on the completion of the project.
- Develops and maintains knowledge of financial markets, securities and general investment themes in order to bring an informed perspective to the risk management processes.
- Develops a thorough understanding of Vanguard¿s investment management functional areas. Keeps abreast of current issues in business operations and incorporates changing business needs into risk analysis.
- Develops and utilizes analytical resources required to support risk management through the use of Excel, Visual Basic, FactSet, Bloomberg, Risk Models, Performance Attrition, and other systems.
- Supports the incorporation of Vanguard Unmatchable Excellence (VUE) concepts into the risk management infrastructure, including dashboards.
- Undertakes a variety of ad hoc analytical projects as needed to support Risk Management Group (RMG).
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Undergraduate degree (Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics or Business Administration preferred) of equivalent combination of training and experience. Advanced degree/professional certification or progress towards (CFA, FRM) preferred.
- Minimum five to eight years of related analytical work experience.
- Strong foundation of basic investment knowledge including an understanding of capital markets, market indices, and various securities (equity, fixed income and derivatives).
- Ability to handle multiple, complex projects with attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to analyze issues quickly and independently and take appropriate action under tight time constraints.
- Strong knowledge of spreadsheets and database manipulation.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access. Expereince with FactSet, Bloomberg and Axioma preferred.
- Detail oriented with a high level of energy.
- Proven self starter with ability to work independently and within teams.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to interact and build effective working relationships with peers and senior management.
- Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, ambiguous working environment with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
Note: Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Additionally, employment is contingent on a successful drug-screening result.
December 17, 2009
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