Market Risk Officer Associate

Wilshire seeks a Risk Officer Associate to help monitor and manage alternative investment strategies and associated risk information. The role involves analyzing data generating and reviewing reports and quantitative strategy research and due diligence. This position requires some knowledge of investment financial economic and industry topics. We are looking for selfmotivated candidates with strong quantitative academic backgrounds and professional drive.

What youll do:

• Identify analyze and mitigate market risks associated with hedge fund investments
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and models
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate potential impacts on the portfolio
• Develop and maintain processes to monitor risk data and generate risk management reports
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk policies
• Support quantitative research in asset allocation and stock selection
• Support all areas of risk management
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors

Qualifications :

What you have:

• Deep understanding of financial markets and hedge fund strategies
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments and more specifically derivatives (Futures/Forwards Swaps Options etc. and their sensitivities
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in pricing modeling of financial instruments and data analysis
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic recommendations
• Strong problemsolving skills and attention to details
• Strong Programming background in Python Microsoft Excel (VBA) and SQL
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Masters degree in finance Economics Mathematics or a related field
• 13 years of experience in market risk management preferably within a hedge fund environment
• Ability to work beyond regular business hours to monitor market conditions and respond to urgent situations
• Availability for occasional weekend work might be required particularly during critical periods such as new fund launches financial reporting deadlines or market volatility events

Additional Information :

• This position will work on a hybrid model out of our New York office
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment generous PTO 401(k) match affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance CFA and other professional membership reimbursement and more.

The pay range for this position is $. However base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors including location qualifications skills and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.

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Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 20645.  As such you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.  

We are an equal opportunity employer which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity creed color religion sex (including gender and gender identity) national origin ancestry age marital status veteran status citizenship status disability medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926 or sexual orientation.  Our employees as well as applicants and others with whom we do business will not be subjected to sexual racial religious ethnic or any other form of unlawful harassment.  In addition Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.  We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime