Senior Risk Analyst - Asset Management

Senior Risk Analyst - Asset Management
£55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits + Bonus
City

The Company
They are a dynamic financial services company that provide a wide range of services including asset management, commercial lending, corporate finance, real estate property and specialised finance. They employ more than 200 staff in London. The asset management business has a diverse product range which includes alternative fund of funds, hedge funds, cash funds, private client investment management and private equity.

The Role
Due to the rapid expansion of the division over the recent months, the company is currently looking to build up its risk management function. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of hedge fund strategies ranging from credit and convertible arbitrage to equity long/ short within a single hedge fund and fund of funds framework.Reporting directly to Head of Risk of the Asset Management division, the Senior Risk Analyst will be responsible for:
Setting risk mandates and limits for single hedge funds and other investment portfolios.
Design and production of daily, weekly and monthly risk monitoring and performance reports including monitoring and reporting of limit utilisations and escalation of limit breaches.
Design and implementation of performance analysis and attribution, including benchmarking.
Participating in various risk projects, including specification of risk system requirements and identification and implementation of the appropriate interim solution and long-term risk platform for the asset management business.
Assisting in the implementation of new risk management policies and methodologies across all asset management business units.
Performing ad hoc risk analysis, including providing support to portfolio managers as and when required.

The Candidate Profile
You will need a minimum 3-4 years risk management/ monitoring experience gained within a hedge fund or investment bank.
A broad knowledge and experience across a wide range of asset classes, including equity, credit and fixed income, with in-depth exposure to at least one asset class.
Good understanding of hedge fund strategies, derivative instruments and risk management techniques (VaR, stress testing, Greeks).
Be highly numerate and analytical, with a minimum 2:1 degree in mathematics/ finance/ engineering or related subject.
Excellent Excel skills to macro/ VBA level.
Other desirable features:
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Ability to multi-task and prioritise, with a good judgement for materiality.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Prior experience of using Risk Metrics would be desirable.
Previous exposure to UCITS III funds would be an advantage.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that on this occasion we will not be pursuing your application, however we thank you for your interest. For more information or to view other open positions through Cameron Kennedy, please visit us at [URL removed] com

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