Risk Queries Analyst – Leading European Hedge Fund recruitment
The successful candidate will become part of an exceptional Risk Management team, providing a service that answers risk management related client queries to support the growth of the business.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing timely support for the Risk Management team in following areas:
- Client queries (quantitative and qualitative)
- Provision of risk figures for monthly reporting
- Ad hoc reports
• Preparation of senior management briefing packs
• Ensuring that confidentiality requirements are complied with at all times and that any changes are understood and incorporated into work processes where appropriate
• Being proactive in generating ideas for improvement in both processes and procedures
Required skills and experience:
• Relevant qualification in finance or economics
• Considerable experience in Investment Banking, Hedge Funds or Asset Management
• Must be familiar with risk analytics, e.g. Gross Leverage, VaR, Sharpe Ratio, Margin to Equity
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel, particularly macros and pivot tables
• Ability to efficiently work through and interpret large sets of data
• High level of written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and ability to critically review own work prior to submission