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Investment Risk Analyst
Investment Risk Analyst
We are working with a leading investment manager seeking an Investment Risk Analyst to help enhance and evolve its financial and investment risk management capabilities.
This role offers exposure across multi-asset portfolios and the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of risk analytics, tools, and frameworks used to support investment decision-making.
The Role
You will play a key role in strengthening investment and financial risk processes across discretionary portfolios. The position requires strong cross-asset risk knowledge, the ability to analyse large and complex datasets, and a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving.
Key responsibilities include:
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Conducting critical analysis of discretionary investment performance against benchmarks
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Communicating insights, conclusions, and opportunities clearly to a range of stakeholders
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Supporting the design and implementation of enhancements to risk management tools, analytics, and associated control frameworks
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Maintaining awareness of prevailing market conditions across major asset classes and assessing their impact on portfolio performance
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Over time, gaining exposure to broader financial risk areas such as counterparty and liquidity risk
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
You will bring:
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A strong understanding of portfolio risk analytics, including value at risk, stress testing, and exposure analysis
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Knowledge of risk modelling techniques such as correlations, return distributions, and Monte Carlo simulations
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Experience in portfolio performance measurement (desirable)
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High proficiency in Excel and VBA, with strong data organisation and automation skills
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Working knowledge of Python for data analysis
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Exposure to major asset classes including equities, fixed income, and alternatives
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Familiarity with market data systems such as Bloomberg or FactSet (desirable)
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Knowledge of risk systems such as MSCI BarraOne (desirable)
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Understanding of structured products, derivatives, and FX forwards (desirable)
You will also demonstrate:
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Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
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The ability to manage priorities effectively within a small, collaborative team environment
Qualifications
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A numerate degree (2:1 or above)
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Approximately 3 years of relevant industry experience
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A relevant professional qualification is advantageous but not essential
This role would suit a technically capable and intellectually curious risk professional looking to deepen their exposure to investment risk within a high-quality discretionary investment environment.
Barclay Simpson, recognised specialists in Risk jobs and recruitment: https://www.barclaysimpson.com/specialisms/risk-jobs/
Job listing posted by Barclay Simpson: https://www.barclaysimpson.com/job/investment-risk-analyst/
We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and an Employment Business for temporary/contract engagements.
