Our client's Risk Management group seeks a Risk Consultant to help drive efficiency, discipline and consistency in portfolio, risk management and performance evaluation across investment activity globally by: 

• Defining and embedding unifying quantitative languages for alpha and risk throughout investment processes. 
• Inserting independent authoritative expertise on alpha and risk quantification and risk factor interactions into investment underwriting, sizing and portfolio monitoring.
• Partnering with Investment Committees to manage risk-reward, identify skill, and allocate resources for greatest impact on client results. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Collaborate with the team to maximize investment edge arising from the processing, storage and synthesis of large amounts of structured and unstructured data collected throughout investment processes; 
• Facilitate process improvements for investment teams leveraging data warehouse and automation 
• Upgrade reporting capabilities using newer technologies and data sets; 
• Enhance internal investment positioning and performance measurement, including investment process-related automation and reporting initiatives; 
• Assist with investor transparency needs and adhoc requests.
• Collaborate closely on best practices across our technology ecosystem. 

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• A Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent technical skills. 
• 1-7 years’ experience in risk and/or financial technology role(s) requiring commercial problem solving and the application of technology in finance. 
• Solid programming skills, preferably in Python. 
• Interest in alternatives investment industry.
• Initiative and ability to operate at a high level in a less structured, entrepreneurial team environment.
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to quality; 
• The ability to articulate thoughts clearly and concisely in written correspondence, presentations, and meetings.
• High degree of integrity and maturity.
• A commitment to the highest ethical standards and to act with professionalism and integrity.
• Appreciation for a start-up team mentality, where both routine and complex asks are tackled with equal gusto and a positive collaborative spirit.  

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