Senior Analyst/Lead Analyst/Principal Analyst – Risk - Financial Research

We are looking for candidates to join our Risk team in Bengaluru within the Financial Research group. The team works closely with the firm’s Chief Risk Officer and other front office groups to provide risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting across asset classes for firm-wide trades and positions.

Responsibilities:
In this role, you will monitor the firm’s risk exposures across asset classes and strategies, and you will apply sound judgment in identifying, analyzing, and escalating risk-related concerns. You will develop and enhance data visualizations and reporting frameworks to enhance risk transparency and decision-making. You will conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analyses of market, business, and event-driven risks, and you will support risk monitoring during periods of heightened market volatility. You will contribute to firm-wide exposure reporting and participate in the development and enhancement of risk technology tools and processes.

Who we're looking for:
The ideal candidate should hold-
Basic qualifications:
An MBA/CFA/FRM or an equivalent degree, with 3 to 8 years of experience in financial markets
Buy-side or sell-side experience analyzing portfolios of investments, or expertise in specific trading strategies or financial markets
Basic proficiency in programming (e.g., Python or R)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate findings and provide insights to the Risk Committee, Front Office teams, and Investor Relations
Robust demonstrated analytical aptitude, with the ability to apply statistical concepts to financial markets and securities
Preferred qualifications:
Prior experience in risk management
Exposure to AI tools for data analysis and reporting; prior experience in leveraging AI tools
The ability to think critically during periods of extreme market volatility