Investment Risk Analyst Job in Mumbai at Russell Investments

Russell Investments is hiring for the role of Investment Risk Analyst!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Design and develop robust processes around periodic reporting tasks with focus on automation.
• Implement new risk models and maintain models currently deployed in production.
• Contribute to the development of an effective and efficient risk-reporting infrastructure by gathering and analyzing data from various business units, writing reports, and providing recommendations.
• Execute the daily production process. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Handle ad-hoc requests that support risk management.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in finance with a focus on technology.
• MS degree in Computational Finance from a top school. A graduate-level degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or similar will also be considered.
• Knowledge of various financial instruments is considered a strong plus.
• Demonstrated technical skills, including ability to write code. Experience designing and setting up production-grade systems will be considered a strong plus.
• Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance or closely related (quantitative major) degree.
• Solid understanding of basic algorithms and data structures.
• Basic knowledge of SQL query language is required. Experience with database design is preferred.
• Basic understanding of investment strategies, capital markets, market indexes, and various investment securities. Consideration will be given to a highly technical candidate with a desire to get into finance.
• Clear communication. Ability to articulate complex issues.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and collaboration skills with all levels of management
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet frequent deadlines,
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong judgment and decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful and collaborative team-player, with the ability to also be independently effective and exude initiative and a sense of urgency.
• Exemplifies our customer-focused, action-oriented, results-driven culture.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities, has a desire for continuous learning, and proposes solutions.
• Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality.
• Dedicated to the firm’s values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor.