Investment Risk Oversight Analyst

Key Responsibilities

Develop the breadth and quality of risk analytics across public market desks in the form of modelling (scenario analysis, stress testing, what-if) and risk attribution
Perform regular investment desk reviews where risk allocation and portfolio construction are overseen and challenged
Enthusiasm for following macroeconomic trends and appreciation for evolving investment risks
Work effectively and collaboratively with the wider Investment Risk team and front office stakeholders
Challenge material investment proposals from the front office
Conduct thematic reviews on areas of interest across public and private market desks
Review and challenge investment guidelines
Contribute to oversight of scheme wide risks

Technical Competencies, Skills and Experience

Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player who can build strong working relationships with front office
Self-starter who is highly organised and able to prioritise
Comprehensive knowledge of risk management within large complex and diverse portfolios, with proven experience of risk management across public markets.
Track record of providing independent challenge from a second line perspective, and ability to come up with practical solutions
Excellent understanding and application of investment risk analysis and attribution
Experience of investment risk systems such as RiskMetrics, Barra and Bloomberg PORT
Python or other programming language/database experience highly desirable.
Further qualifications and/or CFA charter-holder status would be a benefit but not essential.

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