DMFI Risk Associate

Responsibilities

• Partner with APAC Portfolio Management teams to analyze portfolio risk across the geography
• Calibrate and manage risk guidelines for multiple teams to ensure alignment with firm-wide risk appetite
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to resolve risk discrepancies or address exposures outside of guidelines
• Conduct detailed portfolio and trade-level analysis across Rates, FX, Equities, and Commodities
• Present concise risk assessments to senior risk management
• Maintain a proactive view of the current risk environment and measure the potential impact of risk events on positions
• Develop reports and analyses for use by the wider risk team and portfolio management

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in trading, quantitative analysis, or market risk at a buy or sell-side institution
• Deep knowledge of FX and Rates (preference for EM specific experience)
• Advanced programming skills in Python
• Academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Finance, or Physics
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex risk concepts to senior management
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a global team

About the Company

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager platform that invests capital with internal and partner portfolio managers across quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro & fixed income strategies. With over 30 years of experience, Schonfeld leverages proprietary technology and advanced risk analytics to capitalize on market inefficiencies globally.