Equity Long/Short Risk Analyst
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteNew York, United States
Job Summary
Monitor portfolio exposures, run stress test scenarios, and track risk metrics for the Equity Long/Short strategy. Support position and portfolio oversight regarding concentration, leverage, liquidity, and correlation alongside the Risk Manager. Produce regular and ad hoc risk reports for senior management and the investment committee. Build working relationships with portfolio managers to address day-to-day risk questions and help ensure adherence to risk limits and internal policies. Assist with model validation and enhancement work in partnership with the Equity Portfolio Researcher and Central team. Requires 4–5 years of relevant risk management experience, proficiency in Python and SQL, and strong communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- 4–5 years of relevant risk management experience in the financial sector with a focus on equity markets
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Familiarity with AI tools
- Familiarity with risk models and market conventions (e.g., Barra factor models)
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with portfolio managers and articulate risk concepts clearly
- Hands-on, roll-up-sleeves mindset
Desired Qualifications
- Buyside experience preferred
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