Firm

Our client is a world-leading hedge fund. The firm has discretionary fund managers across different asset classes. The company is looking to add an Investment Risk Manager in an autonomous, stand-alone capacity in New York.

Location and Hybrid working information.

Manhattan, New York, USA.

3 to 4 days in the office per week.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000. This range is non-negotiable.

Bonuses are discretionary, paid at the sole discretion of the firm. The bonus range for this role is 0% to 80% of base salary.

Role

• Working independently in New York, ensure that risk is well monitored and supervised across a defined number of funds.
• Consult closely with PMs, investment teams and the CIO, to ensure awareness of the current risk profile and to identify things required.
• Escalate relevant information to Senior Management in timely manner, communicating clearly and concisely, to ensure transparency of key risks across strategies.
• Conduct research into new risk measurement and risk management techniques, collaborating closely with various teams on identification, project management and deployment of new tools.
• Closely follow market events, and pro-actively share forward thinking risk analysis with the team, senior management, and PMs.
• Program (in Python) as and when required, to improve risk systems.

Experience Desired

• Market Risk Management or Investment Risk Management experience (ideally, in Long-Short Equities; but all asset classes will be considered).
• Programming skills (basic Python is essential).
• An ability to work in a stand-alone role, communicating with all levels within the firm.
• Independent thought capabilities, regarding the markets, risk, and hedge fund strategies.