Risk Analyst

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) is seeking a Risk Analyst to join its three-person Risk & Compliance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, this position offers an opportunity to gain broad exposure to investment risk management across public and private markets. As part of a small, collaborative team, you will have meaningful opportunities to contribute, expand your knowledge, and develop professionally.

• Strong analytical aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong commitment to APFC’s values of integrity, stewardship, and passion
• Humility, tenacity, and adaptability when approaching challenges
• Collaborative team player who values shared success and contributes positively to a small team environment

• Ensure comprehensive and timely capture of positions and exposures to identify and measure risks
• Update and maintain risk models and risk tools
• Analysis of portfolio structure and sources of risk versus benchmarks
• Conduct industry and market research; collect, analyze and summarize data
• Develops understanding of risk management approaches of external portfolio managers
• Performs attribution analysis of portfolio risk and returns and compares to active risk sources
• Maintains and develops private equity, infrastructure cash flow and risk modeling
• Monitors portfolio positions, holdings as well as exposure to market, credit, and liquidity risks.
• Regulatory compliance reporting
• Maintains proficiency with key analytical tools including Aladdin, eFront or other Risk Analytics tool;
  Bloomberg:
  Burgiss;
  Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Special Risk-Related Research Projects
  • Potential asset classes: public equity, private equity, infrastructure, hedge funds, fixed income, distressed debt, and other asset classes as needed

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or a related quantitative field
• No directly related professional experience required
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and communicate findings and potential solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• MBA, master's degree in finance, or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
• One to three years of related experience in investment management or financial services
• Experience with investment risk analysis, risk reporting, or operational risk management
• Familiarity with investment risk management systems, such as Aladdin
• Experience evaluating existing methodologies and practices and recommending improvements
• Ability to develop clear, user-friendly reports and presentations that communicate risk information to management

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

APFC provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all. APFC follows all applicable Federal and State laws and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other class protected by law.

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) is a state-owned investment organization based in Juneau, Alaska, responsible for managing the assets of the Alaska…