Senior Investment Risk Analyst – Fixed Income

Overview

Senior Investment Risk Analyst – Fixed Income

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Investment Risk Analyst to join a leading global asset management firm as part of our Fixed Income team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Investment Management & Finance Risk (IMFR) function, where you will play a key role in supporting the firm’s growth in the European market, with a specific focus on managing, measuring, and reporting fixed income investment risk exposures.

As a trusted partner, you will provide expert guidance and analysis to senior stakeholders, helping to drive risk-informed decision-making. You will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective risk management infrastructure for the Fixed Income portfolio, enhancing risk-return analysis, and influencing the investment process to improve risk-adjusted returns.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive risk management framework to monitor and report global fixed income investment risk exposures.
• Provide thought leadership on improving the fixed income investment process and publish value-added research and insights.
• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, limits, and guidelines for fixed income investment risk management.
• Utilize advanced analytical tools, including performance attribution, multifactor risk models, scenario analysis, and stress testing, to enhance risk-return analysis.
• Apply judgment and expertise to assess a broad range of investment risks for both existing and new fixed income funds.
• Provide actionable insights to influence the fixed income investment management process and enhance risk-adjusted returns.
• Develop and implement sophisticated processes, tools, and techniques to evaluate fixed income investment models and improve risk management capabilities.
• Maintain a deep understanding of financial markets, quantitative drivers, and emerging investment themes to inform risk management strategies.
• Stay updated on business operations and incorporate changing needs into risk analysis and reporting.
• Represent the investment management team to both internal and external clients.

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in investment risk management at a large global asset manager, bank, or similar institution.
• Strong expertise in investment risk management, including risk policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of financial markets, quantitative drivers, and key investment themes.
• Proficiency in risk-return analysis tools such as performance attribution, multifactor risk models, scenario analysis, and stress testing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement complex processes and techniques for risk evaluation and model validation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide clear, actionable insights for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to present complex analysis to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to dynamic business needs.
• CFA, FRM, or other relevant qualifications are strongly preferred.

If you are passionate about fixed income investment risk management and ready to make a significant impact in a growing European market, apply today to join a leading asset management firm.

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