Analyst, Risk Management

The Risk Analyst will participate in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, collaborating with analysts, traders, and portfolio managers at a leading fixed-income asset manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of fixed-income markets, associated investment risks, and fundamental financial and economic concepts. He/she will support the investment teams by implementing analytical techniques to scrutinize data sets and analyze portfolios and securities across a variety of asset classes.  The Risk Analyst will present analysis to the investment team in a clear and concise manner.  The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for financial markets, specifically research and insight generation.

Job Functions

• Conduct surveillance of primarily fixed-income positions and track evolving risk factors

• Develop and maintain analytical solutions to scrutinize large data sets

• Interact with portfolio managers, traders and other analysts to perform collaborative projects

• Prepare reports for internal portfolio management, external clients and consultants in a timely manner

• Carry out top-down and bottom-up research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience in the fixed-income industry

• Strong technical skills in Python and R

• Experience using generative AI or LLMs for coding, research, data analysis, or other work in professional or academic settings is preferred

• Knowledge of fixed-income subject matters and risks

• Ability to prioritize time and tasks effectively and meet deadlines

• Ability to present analysis clearly and effectively

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Team-oriented and must possess strong integrity and professionalism

Base Salary Range

The estimated base salary range for this position is $85,000 – $105,000. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package.