Risk Analyst (90-100K) in New York, NY - Merit Personnel & Consulting : Job Details

This opportunity is within a $11 billion institutional asset manager based in Midtown, New York with an office in London. We have a high-quality, global reputation and a 20+ year track record of strong performance focused on credit and convertible securities. The firm employs approximately 60 people and is managed with a strong, performance-driven, entrepreneurial culture.Job Description:

• Participate in Risk and Investment meeting with PMs and Research Analysts.
• Generate daily and weekly risk, exposure, and red-flag reports.
• Develop analytical tools for long-only and hedge fund portfolios.
• Work with CRO to monitor portfolio risk relative to guidelines.
• Conduct stress testing and sensitivity analysis.
• Manage analyst recommendation and target price metrics.Qualifications:
  • 2-3 years related industry experience.
  • Familiar with performance attribution/contribution, Value at Risk, Option/Convertible Greeks .
  • Strong Excel skills and quantitative modeling.
  • Self-starter and self-motivated.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • BS/BA required in finance or other quantitative subjects.
  • CFA level 1 preferred, or certification in a risk association (i.e. GARP, PRMIA, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr