Risk Analyst – Market Risk recruitment
Our client a market leading financial institution is seeking a Risk Analyst to be based in Abu Dhabi. The individual will be responsible for day to day portfolio risk assessment, monitoring and reporting of investments. The role reports directly to the Chief Risk Officer.
On a daily basis the individual will be identifying risks, assessing and reporting risk controls from an economic, market and quantitative perspective for all risk disciplines with a focus on market risk. Experience from operational, credit and liquidity risk will be an added advantage. The individual will be covering multiple asset classes in terms of Equities, Fixed Income, Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Hedge Funds. Other responsibilities will involve risk modelling, assessment of new investments for risk/return issues and working close to Fund Managers and Business Analysts.
It is essential that the individual has a "red brick" University background preferably a Masters degree in Mathematics, Engineering or Economics. A PHD, CFA, FRM, PRM, CQF or MBA would be useful. The applicant needs to have at least five years general investment experience and Market Risk experience. Although backgrounds from hedge funds, wealth funds, multi strategy or global macro funds will also be considered. A solid understanding of hedge fund strategies and experience with tail risk management techniques and strategies is important. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.