Senior Analyst - Risk Management

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager for the Risk Management practice, the Senior Analyst will play a pivotal role in providing our clients with an informed view on the rapidly changing business risk landscape, and the associated risk management strategies and technologies firms are leveraging to become more resilient over the next decade. This position is a vital part of the growth and development of our Risk Management team located across New York, Boston, and in London.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research based on the established portfolio of Verdantix methodologies.
• Undertaking research interviews with senior executives.
• Building quantitative models to size and forecast industrial technology markets.
• Efficiently writing high-quality research documents in English to produce reports on technology vendors based on technology briefings.
• Working on consulting projects relating to Risk management technologies.
• Attending industry events to help raise the profile of Verdantix in the market.
• Developing trusted relationships with Verdantix clients and senior industry decision makers.
• Supporting marketing efforts by writing blogs and engaging in social media activities.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree with a preference for a top-tier university in areas such as Risk Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, Law or a related field. MSc or MBA is advantageous but not essential. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a professional services, consulting or analyst firm. Proven ability to quickly write high quality reports – you will be required to communicate in verbal and written format to translate complex technological concepts to a business audience. Solid quantitative skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience manipulating large datasets. Experience in conducting research interviews and contributing to the development of research reports. Solid understanding of Chief Risk Officer priorities, including enterprise risk management, integrated risk management, third-party risk, ESG risk and reputational risk. Strong understanding of cybersecurity risks related to third-party vendors – including assessment, monitoring and risk mitigation practices. Creative problem solver who is comfortable generating new ideas to recommend new product investments from research backed.

Qualifications

Excelling in this role requires an inquisitiveness as to how technology can improve business outcomes, experience in producing high-quality written deliverables, and the ability to contribute to client-facing engagements. Successful candidates will have the drive to undertake a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research in collaboration with other analysts.

Skills

Competitive salary (with annual review), Performance-driven quarterly bonus scheme, Pension with enhanced employer contribution, Generous holiday entitlement, accruing an extra day with every year worked (local capping applies), Quarterly employee recognition scheme, Hybrid working option, with the aim of promoting flexibility and work-life balance, Private medical insurance, including online GP service, mental health support and discounted gym memberships, Enhanced family-friendly benefits, Weekly ‘flexi-hour’ to extend a lunch break or finish early on your day of choice, Cycle to work scheme - tax-efficient purchase of a bike, bike accessories, or both, Time off for volunteering when done through our partner OnHand: an app for local volunteering and climate action, Multiple social events throughout the year, including Company Ramble & Sports Day, Strong focus on learning and development with career plans for all employees, Dog-friendly office, Fantastic colleagues with a great sense of humour!

Benefits

Additional Benefits We Offer

Pay

We are considering applications in the range of $90,000 - $105,000 (dependent on experience) plus a competitive quarterly bonus.

Schedule

Our analysts benefit from our structured ‘Analyst Training Framework’ which offers 24-months of tailored learning which will equip high performers to progress to more senior analyst positions at Verdantix.