Be a central part of the Risk Budgeting / Allocation Framework
- Large Multi Asset Class Portfolio
- Contract with the view to Permanent
- Investment Risk Analyst - 12-month contract
Our client is a premium fund manager, boasting over $30 Billion funds under management. They are an employer of choice and experiencing a phenomenal growth period, resulting in a newly created
Investment Risk Analyst'role, located in Sydney.Working in the investment risk team, and reporting to the Head of Investment Risk, you will be central in building and supporting the new investment risk analytics framework.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract career opportunity with the probability of moving into a permanent full-time role.
RoleSetting up the market risk oversight on a large multi asset class portfolio.Implementation of a market risk system - modelling of a portfolio with exposure to equities, fixed income, unlisted and alternative asset classes.Implementation of the new investment risk system (data-in, risk modelling, risk reporting / dashboard creations).Work in close collaboration with the portfolio managers to review and model each individual asset classes.Monitor risk exposure and explain movements of risk drivers.Produce clear and insightful risk reports for investment teams and the board.Set up plausible stress test / scenarios and review the liquidity profiles.Assist in identifying all emerging risks and reviewing existing and new strategies.This role will place you within a high-preforming team environment, with the opportunity to work alongside an accomplished Manager._Your ability to use initiative and to constructively challenge the status quo will be encouraged & supported._Tertiary qualifications in Finance / Economics / Mathematics / Engineering - CFA / FRM a plus.Relevant experience in the investment industry - working for asset owner, asset managers, asset consulting, investment banking or fintech / analytics solution providers - 3-5 years' experience required.Strong Excel skills and additional experience of BI tool (tableau), and coding (SQL, python) is preferred.Previous experience using a risk system a plus (factset, Barra, riskmetrics, axioma, Bloomberg, etc)Passionate about investments and ideally having exposure to all asset classes.