New York based hedge fund is seeking a Head of Risk to join their team.
The Head of Risk will have a range of responsilities including:
• working closely with Portfolio Managers to analyze, quantify and manage risks
• backtesting trading strategies and scenarios
• contributing to the portfolio construction process
• regular communication with both senior management and a highly sophisticated investor base
The successful candidate will be a high-performance individual with the following:
• 10+ years relevant experience buy side risk management experience with 5+ years spent covering L/S strategies
• Excellent academics with a Masters in a quantitative discipline
• CFA charterholders preferred
• Deep knowledge of the mechanics of derivative products is a must - specifically credit and equity
• Detailed knowledge of credit spread risk, jump risk and the Greeks combined with intimate familiarity with options pricing and risk models are all key requirements;
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to clearly and succinctly deliver thoughtful analysis and commentary;
• Deep passion for the financial markets.
Please submit your resume for more detailed information and a discussion in confidence.