Risk Analyst (Fixed Income FO) - Hedge Fund - Up to £100k base + Large bonus
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A leading global hedge fund are looking to hire an additional risk analyst for its London office, specific to a high-performing European fixed income strategy.
At this high profile fund, risk is part of front office, sat with the traders, working markets focused / street facing remits. In addition to core risk management responsibilities, the risk team play an important role in idea generation & decision making. As the risk team support highly complex, high volume trading books, the work is analytical, technical (Python, SQL and R are used to a strong standard) and challenging.
Global risk team members have previously moved internally into strategy specific risk manager roles, assistant portfolio manager positions, the trading and quant teams (+ the business promote movement between international offices). Typically, 2-3yrs of strong performance will guarantee that there will be a variety of progression options available to the individual.
Candidates must have outstanding academics (ideally STEM focused). Candidates should have 4-6yrs experience in an IB / hedge fund / prop trading risk role that is technical / quantitative. A fixed income bias is required. Existing coding skills are preferred.
The role is budgeted to pay up to a £100k base salary and a 50% bonus potential for a strong performer. Established risk professionals in the firm can earn a multiple of this number.