An Investment Banking Risk Monitoring Analyst is required by a leading global investment bank to join a Front Office team responsible for the oversight and risk management of the award-winning Liquid Alternatives business including strategy monitoring / oversight, regulatory reporting and compliance, investor risk reporting, strategy due diligence, operational oversight, onboarding etc.
Your key responsibilities will include
– Assisting with the production of risk analytics including risk investigations and compliance monitoring for the managed account platforms
– Analysing and reviewing of investment restriction breaches, engaging with Hedge Fund clients and/or Investors to discuss calculations, requirements, compliance, legal, mitigation etc.
– Liaising with Prime Brokers, Fund Administrators, Trading Advisors and other teams within the business to investigate and resolve issues
– Assisting with risk analysis, suitability review and legal execution of risk and investment restriction changes
– Monitoring, logging and investigating tracking errors between managed accounts and relevant benchmark funds
– Cash management – overseeing cash movements across accounts to satisfy margin calls and manage counterparty risk.
You will be a graduate in a quantitative subject with a strong academic track record. You will have knowledge of risk analytics including Greeks, Value at Risk and Stress Scenarios. You will also have knowledge of financial products including derivatives, whilst computer programming skills (MatLab, Python, VBA, C++ etc.) would also be advantageous. Any experience of working in a risk analytics environment would be useful, although very strong new graduates will also be considered. In addition, you must possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills as well as a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
Benefits: bonus + excellent benefits