The Risk Analyst will participate in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, collaborating with analysts, traders, and portfolio managers at a leading fixed-income asset manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of fixed-income markets, associated investment risks, and fundamental financial and economic concepts. He/she will support the investment teams by implementing analytical techniques to scrutinize data sets and analyze portfolios and securities across a variety of asset classes. The Risk Analyst will present analysis to the investment team in a clear and concise manner. The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for financial markets, specifically research and insight generation.
Job Functions
• Conduct surveillance of primarily fixed-income positions and track evolving risk factors
• Develop and maintain analytical solutions to scrutinize large data sets
• Interact with portfolio managers, traders and other analysts to perform collaborative projects
• Prepare reports for internal portfolio management, external clients and consultants in a timely manner
• Carry out top-down and bottom-up research
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience in the fixed-income industry
• Strong technical skills in Python and R
• Experience using generative AI or LLMs for coding, research, data analysis, or other work in professional or academic settings is preferred
• Knowledge of fixed-income subject matters and risks
• Ability to prioritize time and tasks effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to present analysis clearly and effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented and must possess strong integrity and professionalism
Base Salary Range
The estimated base salary range for this position is $85,000 – $105,000. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package.