Associate – Private Equity Risk - Risk Management

Associate – Private Equity Risk – Risk Management

Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited university or equivalent international degree
Preferred 1 to 5 years of post-graduate work, or military experience
Desired proficiency in Excel and SQL or a working knowledge of a programming language such as Python
Self-motivated, curious, and adaptable with strong attention to detail and a willingness to assume extended responsibility
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective relationships with the business unit and external groups
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to produce concise and effective presentations
Ability to work on multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines
Willingness to question established processes and seek to improve them

Monitoring market risks including the use of metrics such as Value-at-Risk (VaR), Greeks, limits, and scenario analysis tools daily
Provide independent oversight of all market risks related to the Firm’s investments portfolio and help create presentations articulating key risks and portfolio changes to senior management in a timely fashion
Enhance the group’s stress testing and risk reporting by streamlining the process. Work on data enhancement and infrastructure projects to improve reporting capabilities for more effective risk management and improve the limit framework
Maintain active dialogue with business units, risk management colleagues, and support groups regarding business activities
Regularly perform deep dives into the Firm’s portfolio and ensure the Firm’s inventory of key risks is up-to-date and accurate