Senior Analyst, Alpha Analytics and Portfolio Risk

2 months ago


Chicago, United States Senior Analyst, Alpha Analytics and Portfolio Risk Full time

Seeking to hire a Senior Analyst, Alpha Analytics and Portfolio Risk, for a direct hire opportunity in Chicagofor one of the nation's largest independent foundations. Organizations supported by the Foundation work in about fifty countries.The Analyst is responsible for monitoring and reporting on risk and return factors impacting the Foundation’s portfolio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·Calculate and monitor risk and return for the portfolio, including developing reports and custom analytics

·Participate as a member of the Risk Committee

·Implement the Foundation’s portable alpha program, interacting with the Foundation’s overlay manager, and executing derivatives trades to manage market exposure

·Monitor and actively manage the Foundation’s counterparty risk

·Analyze and manage a portfolio of short-term cash enhancement instruments

·Participate in prospective manager presentations and assist with the performance analysis, diligence, and underwriting of potential investments

·Assist in quantitative analytic projects across the portfolio such as asset allocation, risk management, and sensitivity analysis

·Evaluate portfolio construction and its impact on risk and return across the portfolio

·Measure currency and factor exposure across the portfolio, evaluating hedges for both public and private investments

·Prepare verbal and written presentations as requested

Other Details:

·Schedule: 8am-5pm

·Location: Hybrid/Chicago

Position Qualifications: ·An undergraduate degree in a quantitative field of study such as mathematics, engineering, or computer science, with a strong preference for a CFA candidate or CFA charterholder

·A minimum of 3-7 years in the financial markets, with knowledge of equity derivatives and their pricing models

·Must have excellent quantitative skills with a strong knowledge of statistics and financial time series analysis

·Advanced experience with Excel required. Programming experience with VBA, Power Query, and business intelligence tools such as Power BI (DAX) is preferred

·Must be a sophisticated investment thinker with a strong desire to maintain the Foundation’s outstanding reputation

·Must have an intellectual curiosity and ability to explore and evaluate complex investment opportunities

·Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with a seasoned investment committee

·Ability to learn and effectively use various software programs used by the Investment Department

·Ability to function effectively as a team member and work independently as needed

·Thorough professionalism in all technical and non-technical aspects of the position

·Must have a commitment to excellence and dedication to see all assignments through to completion

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