Investment Risk Manager – Equities
$175K-$190K Base | New York City
A leading global asset manager is seeking an experienced Investment Risk Manager – Equities to join its Equity Risk function. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on independent risk oversight, portfolio analytics, factor modeling, data analysis, and clear communication with Portfolio Managers and senior stakeholders.
The Equity Risk function plays a key role in ensuring portfolio risks align with investment objectives, client expectations, and industry standards. This role will focus on identifying key drivers of risk across equity portfolios, distinguishing long-term structural exposures from short-term market movements, and helping strengthen the firm’s risk framework and analytical capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct in-depth equity risk analysis across style, sector, country, cap-size, liquidity, market, concentration, and other portfolio dimensions
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Use risk systems such as MSCI Barra, BlackRock Aladdin, or similar platforms to analyze exposures, trends, volatility, tracking error, factor/security/sector risk decomposition, and portfolio risk profiles
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Translate complex quantitative output into clear, concise insights for Portfolio Managers and senior executives
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Work directly with large datasets, databases, and risk data platforms, including independently writing queries
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Apply advanced analytical methods, including AI, visualization, data analytics, and risk reporting, to improve the efficiency and consistency of risk monitoring
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Support the transition from MSCI Barra to BlackRock Aladdin, including analytics validation, model comparison, interpretation of outputs, and dashboard enhancements
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Help guide and mentor junior team members in a senior IC capacity
Qualifications:
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7+ years of investment risk experience
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Strong equity investment risk experience required; U.S. or global equity experience can both work
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Experience from an asset manager or bank will be considered
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Experience with factor models, equity market risk, portfolio analytics, volatility, tracking error, and risk decomposition
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Experience with industry-standard risk systems such as MSCI BarraOne, Aladdin Green Package, or similar platforms
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Demonstrated ability to process, analyze, and visualize large datasets
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Strong database skills, including comfort independently writing queries; Snowflake experience is a plus
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Power BI, Python, or similar visualization/statistical tools preferred
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Quantitative or scientific degree preferred; CFA, FRM, or PRM progress/completion preferred
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and ownership skills
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Ability to explain technical risk analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences
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Sound judgment and ability to manage multiple high-impact priorities
This is a strong opportunity for an equity risk professional who wants to work closely with the front office, contribute to a major Aladdin implementation, participate in AI-driven risk initiatives, and join a collaborative, low-ego investment risk team.
If you are interested in learning more, please apply directly to this ad or email Marek at [email protected].
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