Risk Analyst

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.

The Role: Our Risk team is looking for an exceptionally talented individual, who will be based in Singapore, to join the team as a Risk Analyst. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, with guidance from the team; be eager and enthusiastic and be resourceful in completing all projects; and deliver results; while being detailed oriented. In the role, you would be expected to:

• Provide local support for risk management needs in Asia; must be able to make independent decisions
• Monitor and understand quantitative strategies and have the technical skills to develop real-time monitoring and decision analysis tools and summary/exception reports
• Work with other Risk managers and personnel to enhance the firm-wide risk management framework
• Maintain and monitor database of strategy and product risk and performance statistics
• Enforce trader risk guidelines and capital allocation guidelines
• Make suggestions about statistical validity of models and live trading strategies
• Conduct independent research on new risk management techniques
• Communicate risk insights to portfolio managers and other teams

• Bachelor's or Masters in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or other quantitative field from a leading university
• Understanding of statistics and financial modelling
• Be competent in Python, SQL and working knowledge of Linux
• Knowledge of Tableau or other visualization platforms a plus
• Previous experience in risk management or portfolio management a plus
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Willingness to be hands-on in analyzing data and developing pricing and risk tools and reports

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