Risk Analyst

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess investment risks across portfolios
• Produce and present risk reports and insights to investment teams during portfolio reviews
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate portfolio resilience
• Review and challenge portfolio construction and investment decisions from a risk perspective
• Provide computational analysis to support the risk management process, including linear factor models
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of risk models, frameworks, and tools
• Collaborate with technology and data teams to improve risk infrastructure and reporting automation

Requirements

• BA, BS, or MS in finance, mathematics, statistics, econometrics, or a similar quantitative field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in investments or investment risk within asset management
• Proficiency in SQL, R, and Python
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze large datasets and translate outputs into actionable insights
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with risk systems such as Aladdin, Barra, or Axioma
• Experience with portfolio optimization

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $150,000 - $200,000 plus discretionary bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with an 85% company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Employee Stock Investment Program and Tuition Assistance Program
• Onsite fitness and recreation centers (at certain locations)

About the Company

Franklin Templeton is a global asset management firm dedicated to helping clients achieve their investment goals through innovation. Putnam Investments, a Specialist Investment Manager of Franklin Templeton, is a diversified equity asset manager that manages over $162 billion in assets, focusing on stock-driven strategies to produce consistent outperformance.