Investment Risk Analyst

My client, a reputable investment management company is looking for a investment Risk Analyst to join their investment analytics team based in London. You will be working within a specialist analytical team which focuses on portfolio construction/investment risk management and investment research/alpha support, working closely with the investment team.

Responsibilities:

• Building strong links with members of the investment team (for specific strategies) and also senior management
• Involve the production of analytics on a pro-active and reactive basis in order to provide advisory support for portfolio construction and investment processes for the investment team and for commercial and business development needs
• Work on specific team project initiatives and the ongoing development of enhancements to core analytics to support specific investment strategies

Requirements:

• Strong quantitative background - mathematics/econometrics/engineering preferred
• Experience in a similar role
• Risk management/portfolio construction/portfolio management background
• Knowledge of fundamental analysis
• Understanding of equity portfolio characteristics
• Strong Equity bias required but experience of multi-asset risk management useful
• Strong Excel skills essential
• Strong FactSet/Bloomberg skills preferred
• English speaker, French useful
• Knowledge of derivatives strategies & implementation useful
• CFA or equivalent (or can demonstrate progress towards this)

Please send your CV to phoebecheung@taylorroot.com

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