Asset & Wealth Management, XIG, Market Risk, Associate - West Palm Beach
Risk Management
Maintain and enhance portfolio construction frameworks, models, and analytics to inform capital allocation and portfolio optimization decisions.
Conduct risk-focused due diligence on third-party hedge funds, with emphasis on portfolio construction, risk management processes, and the fund’s role within broader portfolios.
Produce and maintain portfolio- and manager-level risk reporting, including exposure analysis, factor decomposition, and performance attribution.
Oversee and execute established risk and portfolio management processes, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external risk analytics providers.
Reporting and Communication
Synthesize and communicate analytical insights and diligence findings through written reports, presentations, and direct interaction with portfolio managers, clients, and senior stakeholders.
Skills and Technologies
- Desired Skills/Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in alternative investments, market risk management, or portfolio construction and analytics.
- Demonstrated interest in financial markets, portfolio construction, and risk management, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills; academic background in a quantitative discipline or finance preferred.
- Strong ability to leverage new technologies (including AI solutions) to creatively solve problems, increase productivity, and optimize workflows.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex analyses clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Programming proficiency in Python, R, and/or Excel VBA preferred.
- Experience with risk systems and analytics platforms (e.g., GS Marquee/Plottool, MSCI RiskMetrics, Bloomberg PORT, Barra, Axioma) preferred.
- CFA or FRM (or progress toward certification) preferred.