Job Description
If you’re a self-motivated Risk Manager & Researcher; with a very strong quantitative background, plus experience of risk managing systematic investment strategies; we’d love to hear from you.
Our client is an active investment management firm who have an exciting opportunity for a Quantitative Risk Manager with good python skills and experience managing equity market neutral, high-frequency or short-term trading strategies.
- This is a permanent role based in London. A dynamic and friendly team offering a good work life balance and collaborative working environment. 3 days in the office and 2 WFH.
- Salary £130k and possible visa sponsorship for the right candidate.
This exciting opportunity will suit an individual with intellectual curiosity and an interest in working in Quantitative Research within a collaborative environment and be involved with research and development of new risk analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage risk and work with all areas within the business to resolve risk issues as they arise
- Assist in building out the broader risk framework and analytical infrastructure – including internal risk models and code
- Conduct research into new risk measurement and management techniques
- Further develop the risk management framework and broaden awareness and good risk culture across all functions
- Reporting relevant risk data and information to key stakeholders – both internal and external
- Training and support for all members of the wider risk team and to other areas within the firm
Key Skills & Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in risk management or development of quantitative investment strategies, with a preference for experience in managing equity market neutral, high-frequency or short-term trading strategies
- In-depth knowledge of financial markets across major asset classes
- Advanced understanding of portfolio risk modelling and risk management techniques
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Advanced Python or similar programming skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Very strong academics including masters degree or equivalent in a highly mathematical subject
If you meet the key skills and required experience above please get your application across today.