Investment Risk Manager - Hedge Fund - New York

FirmOur client is a world-leading hedge fund. The firm has discretionary fund managers across different asset classes. The company is looking to add an Investment Risk Manager in an autonomous, stand-alone capacity in New York.

Location and Hybrid working information.Manhattan, New York, USA.3 to 4 days in the office per week.

RoleWorking independently in New York, ensure that risk is well monitored and supervised across a defined number of funds.Consult closely with PMs, investment teams and the CIO, to ensure awareness of the current risk profile and to identify things required.Escalate relevant information to Senior Management in timely manner, communicating clearly and concisely, to ensure transparency of key risks across strategies.Conduct research into new risk measurement and risk management techniques, collaborating closely with various teams on identification, project management and deployment of new tools.Closely follow market events, and pro-actively share forward thinking risk analysis with the team, senior management, and PMs. Program (in Python) as and when required, to improve risk systems.

Experience DesiredMarket Risk Management or Investment Risk Management experience (ideally, in Long-Short Equities; but all asset classes will be considered).Programming skills (basic Python is essential).An ability to work in a stand-alone role, communicating with all levels within the firm.Independent thought capabilities, regarding the markets, risk, and hedge fund strategies.

CompensationThe base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000. This range is non-negotiable.Bonuses are discretionary, paid at the sole discretion of the firm. The bonus range for this role is 0% to 80% of base salary.