Equity Risk Analyst

We are partnering with a leading multi-strategy investment platform seeking an Equity Risk Analyst to support risk oversight across a diverse portfolio of investment teams covering Asia and the Middle East. This individual will work closely with Portfolio Managers, Trading, and Senior Risk professionals to monitor portfolio exposures, identify emerging risks, and contribute to the firm's risk management framework.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative and fast-paced investment environment where risk plays a central role in portfolio construction and capital allocation decisions.

What does the role involve?

• Monitor and analyse portfolio risk across multiple equity investment strategies.
• Review factor, sector, country, liquidity, and concentration exposures on a daily basis.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers to provide risk insights and challenge investment positioning where appropriate.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate portfolio performance under different market environments.
• Investigate risk drivers behind portfolio P&L and performance attribution.
• Assess new investment strategies, products, and trading activities from a risk perspective.
• Produce risk reports and communicate key findings to investment teams and senior stakeholders.
• Monitor market events and assess potential implications for portfolio risk.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of risk models, analytics, and reporting tools.
• Work closely with global risk colleagues to ensure consistent risk oversight across regions.

What experience do you need?

• Experience within Market Risk, Equity Risk, Portfolio Risk, or Investment Risk gained within a hedge fund, asset manager, investment bank, or proprietary trading environment.
• Strong understanding of equity markets and common risk measures including VaR, beta, factor risk, stress testing, and exposure analysis.
• Knowledge of Asian equity markets; exposure to Middle Eastern markets would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with risk analytics platforms and market data tools.
• Experience working directly with investment professionals and discussing portfolio risk concepts.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge investment assumptions when required.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline.