Job Description:
Do you have experience in influencing investment strategy and portfolio construction? Our client is currently seeking an Investment Risk Specialist to join them on a permanent basis. The candidate will form and deliver effective and integrated investment risk analysis and research that provides robust and independent challenge to investment strategies.
Skills/Experience:
Educated to degree level in disciplines such as Maths, Sciences, Economics, Finance or Computing would be beneficial.
Topics such as Economics, Economic History, Political Economy, Finance, Investment Strategy, or Quantitative Finance are advantageous.
CFA, or other investment qualifications (IMC, IOC, FRM etc.) are advantages
Ideally experience in influencing investment strategy and portfolio construction, ideally in Multi Asset or Fixed Income
Proficiency in Excel (VBA/macros), Python, SQL, and using software like FactSet and Bloomberg.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, combining quantitative and qualitative insights.
Effective communication and relationship-building with stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities:
Work closely with investment teams to enhance the use of risk analysis and research, and portfolio construction approaches within the investment process.
Engage effectively with, and challenge investment teams on portfolio risk characteristics and adding value to the investment process, drawing upon a multi-faceted toolkit for considering, articulating and influencing on risk.
Produce and present risk reports and further develop understanding of investment risk. Complement the use of quantitative risk analysis techniques with qualitative insights and challenge on areas such as portfolio construction and strategy.
Create and present insightful and value-adding research
Assist in maintaining and developing the monthly and quarterly risk monitoring and reporting processes.
Take responsibility for departmental projects as required.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15921
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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