Quantitative Risk Analyst

Quantitative Risk Analyst – Hedge fund – Oxford
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Quantitative Risk Analyst is required for exciting and innovative Hedge Fund based in Oxford. The successful Quantitative Risk Analyst will be joining a group of top class analysts in the risk management team.
You will have a keen interest in systematically quantifying risk and explaining market dynamics, taking ideas from specification through to implementation in the existing Python-based risk reporting systems. These risk models and analytics will be applied to company’s many investment strategies, operating on a global basis. You will be utilising large and complex data sets, while working in a collaborative, open and friendly team, and receive excellent compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities
· Understand and enhance existing risk models, scenario testing methodologies, and related analytics over a range of asset classes.
· Work closely with the research and investment team, quantifying market risks and suggesting mitigation strategies.
· Automate bespoke reports and visualisations.
· Manage daily risk control processes and conduct quantitative data investigations.
Requirements
· Degree in a relevant quantitative field such as Mathematics, Engineering and Physics.
· Familiarity with financial instruments and their risk metrics
· Excellent skills at Python and associated scientific and visualisation libraries.
Beneficial
· Experience working in finance or with financial data.
· Familiarity with C++, Linux