Risk Analyst NY

This opportunity is within a $11 billion institutional asset manager based in Midtown, New York with an office in London. We have a high-quality, global reputation and a 20+ year track record of strong performance focused on credit and convertible securities. The firm employs approximately 60 people and is managed with a strong, performance-driven, entrepreneurial culture.

Job Description:

• Participate in Risk and Investment meeting with PM’s and Research Analysts
• Generate daily and weekly risk, exposure, and red-flag reports
• Develop analytical tools for long-only and hedge fund portfolios
• Work with CRO to monitor portfolio risk relative to guidelines
• Conduct stress testing and sensitivity analysis
• Manage analyst recommendation and target price metrics

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years related industry experience
• Familiar with performance attribution/contribution, Value at Risk, Option/Convertible “Greeks”
• Strong Excel skills and quantitative modeling
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• BS/BA required in finance or other quantitative subjects
• CFA level 1 preferred, or certification in a risk association (i.e. GARP, PRMIA, etc.)