Market Risk Analyst recruitment
Exposure to other aspects of Risk Management operational, credit and liquidity risk will be an added advantage. The ideal candidate will have proven abilities relating to risk budgeting and allocation and will operate within multiple asset classes: public and private investments in Equities, Fixed Income, Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Hedge funds by performing day-to-day portfolio risk assessment, monitoring and reporting of Asset Class Departments.
Responsibilities included:
• Reconciliation of investments as represented within risk systems with other internal records,
• Monitor existing investments and ensure accuracy of positions in Risk Systems,
• Integration Modeling of non-listed investments into said risk system,
• Production of regular risk reports,
• Liaising with staff at all levels and other areas of the business, i.e. Compliance, Performance, Front and Back Office,
• Assist in monitoring of market and credit risk using external risk systems by cross examining risk analytics for consistency with market movements and credit activity.
Degree educated or equivalent (PhD, CFA, FRM, PRM, CQF or MBA will be preferred), proficient in highly technical subjects with exposure to Investment Management with a global focus across all asset classes and comfortable manipulating risk measures and analytics (VaR testing, scenario analysis, duration), you will possess a sound knowledge in a wide range of securities and derivatives including an appreciation of their pricing drivers. Analytical skills, high attention to details and programming expertise will also be considered a plus. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, Proactive “can do” attitude and willingness to wear multiple hats are essential.
Please contact Ben hippolyte for any further information: ben.hippolyte@eamesconsulting.com, 0207 092 3295.