Risk Analyst

A hedge fund is looking to hire a Risk Analyst to join its New York office. The firm operates across credit, equity and fixed income strategies and has a collaborative, front-office integrated culture.This is a high-exposure role within a lean team, reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer. Given the size of the firm, the role sits on the trading floor, offering daily interaction with Portfolio Managers and senior investment leadership.The Role:You will play a key role in supporting the risk function across multiple portfolios and strategies, with responsibilities including:Calculating and analysing a broad range of risk measures (e.g. DV01, CS01, exposure, greeks, leverage) Producing regular risk and regulatory reporting across portfolios and strategies Running scenario analysis and stress testing to assess portfolio sensitivities Conducting ad-hoc portfolio analysis and risk deep-dives Partnering closely with Portfolio Managers, Investor Relations, and Compliance on portfolio risk management Supporting the analysis and back-testing of trading strategies and risk scenarios, providing insight into the investment process Contributing to the enhancement of risk infrastructure, reporting, and workflows (including the use of emerging AI tools where relevant) Candidate Profile:2–5 years’ experience in risk (buy-side preferred, though strong sell-side candidates will be considered) Strong quantitative and analytical skillset, with a solid understanding of financial instruments and risk metrics Familiarity with credit products (cash or derivatives) is beneficial but not essential Comfortable working with Excel and Python; some exposure to SQL is advantageousCommercially minded, with the ability to engage with investment teams and understand portfolio construction Strong communication skills and a proactive, curious mindset — particularly around improving processes and workflows Why This Role:This opportunity offers significant visibility into the investment process, going beyond pure reporting into strategy analysis and interaction with senior stakeholders. It would suit someone who wants to combine technical risk expertise with a more commercial, front-office-facing environment.Please apply with your resume for more information.