We are working with a highly successful fundamental and systematic trading fund, who are looking to hire 2 Risk Analysts for their Chicago based team (one with 2-5 years experience and a more mid to senior level hire).
The positions require the ability to be in the office (based in Evanston) up to three days per week. The office is currently downtown, but will be moving to Evanston towards the end of the year.
The roles:
• Support and enhance proprietary risk systems
• Build dashboards and develop portfolio and risk analytics
• Perform data validation and contribute to database development
• Conduct scenario analysis and research
• Assist in both quantitative and qualitative analysis of macro trading strategies
• Work closely with portfolio construction and risk teams
What we’re looking for:
• 2–5 years of experience in risk analysis, financial data, or investment operations
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and Excel
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI and/or Tableau)
• Familiarity with platforms such as MSCI RiskMetrics, Bloomberg MARS, or similar
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
• Strong academic track record
• Progress toward CFA (or similar) is a plus
We are also open to a mid- to senior-level hire focused on risk. The ideal candidate will bring experience in macro and/or CTA strategies, strong technical and risk expertise, and the ability to lead projects while working closely with development teams to enhance our proprietary systems and analytics.
If you’re interested in either or these opportunities, or know someone who may be a fit, please apply to the position for further details.