Responsibilities:
- Extend and enhance the firms risk analysis framework to handle new strategies, new products and new asset classes
- Work closely with the portfolio management team, quant researchers to add necessary insights to the portfolio construction and asset allocation process
- Develop and implement comprehensive risk management policies and procedures across various asset classes.
- Conduct thorough market risk analysis, including but not limited to FX, Linear Rates, Non-Linear Rates, Equity, CDS, and Commodities.
- Provide insight regarding drivers of risk movements to senior management and portfolio managers.
- Provide optimisation techniques with the intention of increasing risk-adjusted returns
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) preferred.
- At least 7-10 years of relevant experience in risk management within asset management or hedge fund environments.
- Experience within a Risk taking seat
- Strong global macro market knowledge, including FX, Linear Rates, Non-Linear Rates, Equity, CDS, and Commodities.
- Proficient in advanced quantitative modelling, either Python or C++
- Professional risk management certification (e.g., FRM, PRM) is a plus.
