Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and quantitatively minded Risk Analyst to join our investment team. In this role, you will work closely with the investment team to monitor, analyze, and report on portfolio risk exposures. This position is ideal for a final year student, a recent graduate, or a professional with 1–2 years of experience. We are specifically looking for candidates who have undergone rigorous training within top-tier multi-strategy hedge fund platforms and possess a strong quantitative background.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor daily portfolio risk metrics (VaR, Stress Tests, Liquidity, Greeks, etc.) across various asset classes to ensure compliance with risk limits and guidelines.
• Utilize quantitative tools to perform performance attribution and analyze risk drivers; identify potential tail risks and concentration risks within the portfolio.
• Assist in the operational monitoring of Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs), reviewing external manager positioning and trading activities.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal risk management infrastructure; use Python and SQL to automate reporting processes and improve data efficiency.
• Track macro market dynamics to assess potential impacts on the current portfolio and provide data-driven support for investment decisions.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Final year undergraduate/graduate student, fresh graduate, or 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience at large multi-strategy, multi-PM platforms (e.g., Millennium, Citadel, Point72, Balyasny) is a plus.
• Strong quantitative analytical skills with an understanding of financial derivatives and asset classes (Equities, Rates, FX, Credit).
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL is essential.
• Familiarity with risk models and concepts (e.g., Factor Models, Monte Carlo Simulation).
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.