Market Risk Manager – Hedge Fund recruitment
The Risk Manager will play a key role in analyzing and assessing market risk by taking an active role in assisting portfolio risk management and portfolio construction; analyzing all risk related issues for the Equities business at both the portfolio and overall firm level. Additional involvement with internal clients on risk simulations, strategy studies, index/benchmark studies, risk profiles and performance attribution will be required.
In order to be invited for interview, the successful candidate will have an advanced degree in a quantitative discipline, ideally with a focus in statistics. A minimum of 3-4 years of experience is required in a risk management capacity. Equities market knowledge coupled with experience using statistical methodologies (i.e .time series analysis) is a must. Prior knowledge of factor models is also held in high regard; Northfield, Barra, Factset, etc. The successful candidate must also have outstanding communication skills as they will be the primary liaison between various support teams and portfolio managers. Only top flight risk management candidates with outstanding potential need apply.
For a more detailed discussion please call Mike La Rosa on 646 380 6701 or e-mail mike.larosa@twentyrecruitment.com.