Investment Risk Analyst

Investment Risk Analyst

London, EC2M

About LPPI

One of the key priorities at LPPI is ensuring that our people work every day in an empowered, supportive, diverse and inclusive culture. Practically, this means recognising and valuing the uniqueness of every individual in terms of background, experience, beliefs and circumstances. This starts with the recruitment process, where we partner with agencies that share our common goal and advertise on a variety of job boards to access the broadest spectrum of candidates. And once successful applicants are on board, we trust our people to work in the way that works best for them, which typically involves a mix of office and home working, plus an engagement model to ensure frequent two-way feedback.

We are very proud of our culture at LPPI and the benefits it brings to both our people and the business. But don’t just take our word for it! Recently, we invited our entire workforce to describe in three words what is great about us, and they said – our people, flexibility, and collaboration.

If you would like to join a company that is inclusive and forward-thinking, please read on.

Role Purpose

This role is to undertake a variety of tasks within the Investment Risk team to measure, monitor, analyse and report investment risks for funds managed by LPPI and for the Pension Clients’ portfolios. Investment risks include market, liquidity, counterparty credit, leverage and valuation risks. Asset classes covered include Global Equities, Fixed Income, Credit, Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure investments. Responsibilities will include investment risk reporting, enhancement of risk data, models and systems, and maintaining procedures to meet LPPI’s regulatory requirements as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain a high standard of investment risk analysis and reporting across various asset classes at investment, fund and client portfolio levels

- Maintain and enhance data, modelling, and reporting systems and workflows for investment risk processes

- Prepare investment risk analysis and Management Information for LPPI’s various committees, internal stakeholders, and regulatory reporting

- Work with senior members of the team to implement enhanced risk and quantitative models, risk systems and automated reporting workflows

Requirements for the role

- Degree, preferably master’s level in Mathematics, Economics/Finance or a related scientific discipline

- Demonstrated relevant work experience in investment risk, market risk or quantitative analysis in the financial services industry

- Strong quantitative skills, with proficiency in a programming language such as Python and/or SQL. Advanced Excel skills. Some experience using MSCI and/or Bloomberg is desirable

- Good understanding of return and risk characteristics of various asset classes, quantitative modelling and time series analysis

- Highly developed numerical, analytical and report writing skills

- A proactive, self-motivated team player

- Highly effective communication skills, including the ability to build good working relationships

Reasonable adjustment will be made to working arrangements to accommodate a person with a disability who otherwise would be prevented from undertaking the work.