Job Description
We are seeking a Risk Analyst to join our buyside investment risk team, supporting the Senior Risk Manager in providing independent risk oversight across global investment portfolios.
This role offers close interaction with investment teams and meaningful exposure to portfolio risk, market developments, and investment governance in a longterm buyside environment.
Company's Name: Pacific Eagle Asset Management (https://www.peagle.com/)
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring macroeconomic, geopolitical, and market developments and assessing their impact on portfolio and counterparty risk
- Analyzing market and counterparty risk across the total portfolio and subportfolios
- Preparing clear, timely risk and performance reports for senior management and committees
- Enhancing and maintaining risk models, stress tests, and sensitivity analyses
- Conducting performance attribution analysis
- Monitoring compliance with investment guidelines and supporting timely escalation of breaches
Knowledge and skills required:
- A good degree in IT, Engineering, Finance or related fields of study. FRM qualification and/or CFA is preferred
- Detail-oriented, possess initiative and comfortable with multi-tasking on multiple projects and research
- Driven, pro-active and keen to learn are important attributes
- Some programming skills (R/Python)
- Sound knowledge of financial instruments and good grasp of risk and performance-related concepts are required
- Clear and concise in verbal and written communication
Why consider this role:
- Direct exposure to live buyside portfolios
- Broad view across asset classes and investment strategies
- Regular interaction with senior investment and risk stakeholders
- Strong emphasis on sound risk governance and longterm investing
If this aligns with your experience, we welcome you to apply or reach out for a discussion.
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Key Skills
R
stress tests
risk and performance-related concepts
sensitivity analyses
performance attribution analysis
