VP of Portfolio Analytics and Risk Management

6 hours ago

New York, New York, United States Lazard Full time
Job Description

Lazard is a leading financial advisory and asset management firm seeking a highly skilled VP of Portfolio Analytics and Risk to join our team. As a key member of our Investment Team, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing effective risk management strategies, models, and procedures across client portfolios, market research, and technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain risk models and tools to identify and monitor portfolio risk factors, stress test portfolios, and ensure compliance with risk management guidelines.
  • Proactively monitor market conditions and perform scenario analysis to assess potential impacts on portfolio risk exposures and recommend necessary adjustments.
  • Participate in portfolio and investment decisions and contribute to the development of investment strategies, asset allocation models, and risk management frameworks, incorporating quantitative research insights.
  • Utilize advanced statistical techniques and quantitative models to assess portfolio and investment risk, estimate potential returns, and optimize portfolio construction in order to deliver performance attribution analysis, factor-based exposures, and portfolio optimization.
  • Stay updated on the latest industry trends and research advancements in risk management, quantitative analysis, and portfolio construction methodologies.
  • Collaborate with other groups within the Firm to offer quantitative support and industry-specific input.
  • Support the Investment Team with quantitative research and analysis of investment opportunities across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments with a strong focus on risk management and portfolio construction.
  • Evaluate and implement risk management techniques, such as hedging strategies, derivatives, and asset allocation adjustments, to mitigate portfolio risks and enhance risk-adjusted returns.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in risk management, quantitative research, or a related role within the wealth management industry.
  • Strong understanding of risk management principles, quantitative modeling techniques, and statistical analysis.
  • Highly proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, and MATLAB for quantitative research, data analysis, model implementation, and creation of interactive dashboards.
  • Strong ability to access, manipulate, and clean large data sets from various databases and sources.
  • Experience with risk modeling software, quantitative analytics platforms, and market data providers (e.g. Bloomberg).
  • Familiarity with risk measurement methodologies (e.g., VaR, stress testing, factor analysis) and risk management frameworks (e.g., risk budgeting, risk-adjusted performance metrics).
  • Knowledge of financial derivatives, options pricing models, and portfolio optimization techniques.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful insights.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain quantitative concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) with a focus on quantitative finance or risk management is preferred.
  • 5-10 years' experience in a risk management, analytical, or quantitative role, particularly within the asset allocator and wealth management space.
  • Demonstrates a strong interest in working on a wide range of problems related to diverse asset classes and investment strategies. Understanding or interest in learning about alternative asset classes.
  • Professional certifications such as FRM, CQF, or CFA are desirable.
What We Offer:

Lazard strives to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $170,000 - $200,000. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant's years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Base salary is one component of Lazard's compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.

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