Merit Personnel & Consulting
Risk Analyst (90-100K) in New York, NY
Merit Personnel & Consulting, New York, New York, us, 10261
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 PM’s 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.)
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