Investment Risk Analyst - London
- Recruiter
- BCT Resourcing
- Location
- City of London, London
- Salary
- £375 - £425 per day
- Posted
- 14 Feb 2016
- Closes
- 13 Mar 2016
- Ref
- 1227791
- Sectors
- Banking & Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
This is an excellent opportunity to join the investment arm of a multinational financial services institution as the organisation's Investment Risk Analyst.
Our client is seeking a candidate who will work within a specialist analytical team which focuses on portfolio construction/investment risk management and investment research/alpha support, working closely with the investment team.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* You will support PMs in building well constructed portfolios.
* You will provide analytical research and support for alpha generation.
* You will provide analytical support for new product concept evaluations and new client requirements.
* You will provide investment oversight and challenge .
* You will build strong links with members of the investment team and also senior management as you prepare the analytics on a pro-active and reactive basis.
Role Essentials:
* CFA or equivalent.
* Strong quantitative background - mathematics/econometrics/engineering preferred.
* Experience in a similar role.
* Risk management/portfolio construction/portfolio management background.
* Understanding of equity portfolio characteristics.
* Strong Equity bias required but experience of multi-asset risk management useful.
* English speaker, French useful.
* Active risk management mindset - a rounded approach to building portfolio risk insights is key.
* Ability to understand risk models from first principles and evaluate outputs accordingly.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge and possess the skills and knowledge required please Apply.
Our client is seeking a candidate who will work within a specialist analytical team which focuses on portfolio construction/investment risk management and investment research/alpha support, working closely with the investment team.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* You will support PMs in building well constructed portfolios.
* You will provide analytical research and support for alpha generation.
* You will provide analytical support for new product concept evaluations and new client requirements.
* You will provide investment oversight and challenge .
* You will build strong links with members of the investment team and also senior management as you prepare the analytics on a pro-active and reactive basis.
Role Essentials:
* CFA or equivalent.
* Strong quantitative background - mathematics/econometrics/engineering preferred.
* Experience in a similar role.
* Risk management/portfolio construction/portfolio management background.
* Understanding of equity portfolio characteristics.
* Strong Equity bias required but experience of multi-asset risk management useful.
* English speaker, French useful.
* Active risk management mindset - a rounded approach to building portfolio risk insights is key.
* Ability to understand risk models from first principles and evaluate outputs accordingly.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge and possess the skills and knowledge required please Apply.