Jr. Risk Analyst
3 weeks ago
Magnetar is a leading, global alternative asset manager with over $17.5B AUM as of June 30, 2024. Grounded in nearly two decades of investing experience, we focus on delivering positive outcomes for our investors by seeking to generate consistent performance across a variety of market conditions through our core businesses: Alternative Credit and Fixed Income, Healthcare and Systematic Investing. We are based in Evanston, IL with additional offices in New York, London and Houston.
Magnetar employees are among the best in the business at what they do. We attract highly skilled, dedicated professionals who enjoy collaborating and implementing innovative ideas. Our employees have an intense level of intellectual curiosity, a profound passion for our work and care deeply about delivering results for our investors, the firm and for each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees are empowered to thrive.
We are purposeful about investing in our employee's health, well-being and firm culture. When you work at Magnetar, you will receive premier health care benefits, eligibility to enroll in a 401(K) savings program with employer match, unlimited PTO, lunch onsite, access to mental and physical wellness programs, the opportunity to participate in employee affinity groups with curated programming and networking events, and much more.
Position Overview
As Jr. Risk Analyst, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all aspects of risk monitoring and reporting in the Alternative Credit and Fixed Income Pillar.
Responsibilities
- Produce accurate and informative risk reports using our proprietary risk models
- Provide a detailed understanding of significant changes in risk measures
- Collaborate with software developers to develop and maintain risk tools
- Collaborate with the risk team and portfolio managers in developing and improving risk models for complex instruments
- Conduct data analysis to improve our risk framework
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field (Econ, Math, Statistics, Finance, CS)
- Knowledge of fixed income and credit instruments and trading strategies
- 1-2 years of work experience in financial markets
- Proficient knowledge of programming or scripting using Python or C#
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Proficiency in Excel
- Basic understanding of options pricing theory and hedging
- Ability to analyze large datasets using SQL
- Disciplined self-starter with ability to make well-balanced decisions and solve problems under pressure
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge existing methods
- CFA designation is a plus but not required
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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