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Merit Personnel & Consulting

Risk Analyst (90-100K) in New York, NY

Merit Personnel & Consulting, New York, New York, us, 10261


This opportunity is within a $11 billion institutional asset manager based in Midtown, New York with an office in London. We have a high-quality, global reputation and a 20+ year track record of strong performance focused on credit and convertible securities. The firm employs approximately 60 people and is managed with a strong, performance-driven, entrepreneurial culture. Job Description: Participate in Risk and Investment meeting with PMs and Research Analysts. Generate daily and weekly risk, exposure, and red-flag reports. Develop analytical tools for long-only and hedge fund portfolios. Work with CRO to monitor portfolio risk relative to guidelines. Conduct stress testing and sensitivity analysis. Manage analyst recommendation and target price metrics. Qualifications: 2-3 years related industry experience. Familiar with performance attribution/contribution, Value at Risk, Option/Convertible “Greeks”. Strong Excel skills and quantitative modeling. Self-starter and self-motivated. Ability to manage multiple tasks. BS/BA required in finance or other quantitative subjects. CFA level 1 preferred, or certification in a risk association (i.e. GARP, PRMIA, etc.).

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