A Global Macro Hedge Fund is hiring a Quantitative Risk Analyst to join the team in NYC.
The fund has a strong track record investing across all asset classes, and this hire will assist primarily with Macro Credit and Equity PMs and Traders in the NYC office. Risk Management is a front office function at this fund - risk mgmt. is inherently part of the investment process, and this is a front row seat advising on trading and hedge strategies.
You'll sit with a Senior Risk Manager on the trade floor and have constant daily interactions advising either Credit or Equity PMs, based on your background. You'll be advising on: position sizing, portfolio construction, hedging recommendations, and performing quant risk research to develop new analytics and tools. An ideal candidate is able to thrive in this fast paced environment within a tight-knit team.
The team is open to a candidate with a background covering Credit or Equity Markets. Ideal candidates will also have strong knowledge of global Rates/FX markets. This hire will add value with their knowledge of either Credit/Equity, but all members of the risk team will have cross-asset coverage. It's a great opportunity for someone early in their career to join a hedge fund and continue to expand their market coverage while facing off with PMs, business heads, with visibility to the CIO and CEO.
Requirements:
• 1-5 years of quantitative market risk experience (buy side or sell side)
• Exceptional undergraduate and postgraduate academics
• Product knowledge in either Credit or Equity: Corporate Bonds (HY/IG), CDS/CDX, Credit Tranches, CLOs and Structured Credit; or Cash Equities, Single Name and Index Equity Options, Equity Volatility, Equity Dispersion
• Proficiency in Python/SQL
• Excellent verbal and written communication
