Quantitative Risk Manager London
Posted 18 days 9 hours ago by Man Group
The Man AHL Investment Risk team is a part of the wider Man Group Risk function and is responsible for risk management, monitoring and risk related research across Market, Liquidity and Counterparty Risk. The team manages risk for the full range of AHL funds and strategies across fixed income, equities, credit, commodities, FX and volatility, and works closely with Portfolio Management, Research, Trading and Technology teams to resolve risk issues.
The team has a strong focus on risk research and the development of proprietary, in house risk tooling. It conducts independent research on new risk management techniques and improves existing risk analytics, including an internal risk model and Python code base.
The RoleAHL Risk is seeking a self motivated Risk Manager & Researcher with a strong quantitative background to join a dynamic Risk Management team. This role offers a roughly equal balance across ongoing risk monitoring, risk research, model development, and the build out of the team's risk tooling and analytical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor and manage risk across systematic trading strategies & funds
- Work with all areas within the business - both within and outside AHL - to resolve risk issues as they arise
- Assist in building out the broader risk framework and analytical infrastructure - including internal risk models and code
- Conduct research into new risk measurement and management techniques
- Further develop the Man risk management framework and broaden awareness and good risk culture across all functions at Man
- Report relevant risk data and information to key stakeholders - both internal and external - as and when required
- A strong mathematical and statistical background, with the ability to understand systematic strategies and to research and build new risk models and tools
- MSc (or higher) in a highly quantitative discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Physics)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a quantitative and/or risk focused role within buy side, sell side or financial services
- Knowledge of financial markets across major asset classes
- Advanced understanding of portfolio risk modelling and risk management techniques
- Advanced Python or similar programming skills, and general strength and fluency with technology and coding
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values.
Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
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