Risk Analyst / Risk Manager (Credit / Market) – based in UAE recruitment
Specific responsibilities will include assisting in the design, development and implementation of a new risk platform that will manage the risk of all ‘non-listed’ investments across an expansive portfolio of highly diversified asset classes, including real estate and infrastructure, and active investment management strategies.
The ideal candidate will be educated to postgraduate level, preferably holding a Masters degree from one of the leading global Universities in a quantitative / mathematical based discipline.
Having a good understanding of the different types of Hedge Fund Strategy is essential and exposure to risk management in a financial institution would be a major advantage in order to ensure accuracy and modelling of all investments (many of which are non-listed) onto the risk platform.
Somebody coming from a multi-asset background would be ideal however a strong specialist understanding of fixed income and credit products is also highly desirable. The successful candidate is likely to have good programming skills in C++, VB macros and will have very strong Excel and Access knowledge.
Required Background (Essential):
- Top academic background from an Ivy League School or equivalent University
- Tier 1 Investment Banking / Investment Management background or experience working in a leading Global Hedge Fund