Senior Portfolio Risk Analyst Aegon AM

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Chicago, IL - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 137000 - 170000
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Description Summary

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $384 billion for a global client base of pension plans public funds insurance companies banks wealth managers family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income real assets equities and multi-asset & solutions which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1125 employees work from 14 locations across Europe the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental research-driven active management underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview:

Join our Portfolio Risk Management team as a Senior Portfolio Risk Analyst where youll oversee investment risk across AAMs US fixed income platform. This role covers the full value chain of risk managementfrom risk identification and measurement to active engagement with portfolio management and risk reporting. You will help develop effective risk management measures shared methodologies and reporting tools that support both our general account and third-party clients.

You will thrive in a dynamic collaborative environment working closely with colleagues in Risk Management Portfolio Management and across the business functions. This is a second-line position ideal for individuals who enjoy applying their technical expertise to improve the outcomes for our clients andbusiness. This role reports directlytotheUS Head of Risk Management.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver second-line market and credit risk analysis and oversight across a broad range of fixed income strategies.

  • Apply and interpret quantitative models toanalyzeportfolio positioning and its implications for risk and performance.

  • Provide independent perspectives and ensure exposuresremainwithin established risk parameters.

  • Conduct tracking error duration and volatility analysis back testing and tail risk assessments including value-at-risk (VaR) market and liquidity stress testing.

  • Stay informed about financial markets and proactively assess how market events mayimpactportfolio performance and risk.

  • Complete ad-hoc risk analysis projects as requested by prospects clients frontofficeand other internal users.

  • Engage proactively with stakeholders and contribute to the ongoing improvement of risk methodologiesmodelsand controls.

  • Collaborate with the front office to review portfolio risk raise risk awareness through regulardiscussionsand respond to information requests.

  • Support team activities and contribute to achieving the global team plan.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelorsdegreewith8 years of investment risk experienceincluding work with fixed income portfolios.

  • Solid understanding of financial markets and instruments and investments concepts.

  • Sound communication statistical and mathematical modelling skills.

  • Practical understanding of quantitative analysis tools.

  • Coding skills including VBA and a professional certification such as CFA FRM or PRM is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Commitment to fostering a robustriskculture with a focus on continuous improvement.

  • Intellectual curiosity and a drive to innovate for better risk mitigation.

  • Effective stakeholder management and the ability to provide constructivechallengein a constructive manner.

  • Experience with Blackrock Aladdin.

Why Join Us:

  • Be part of a team that values diversity collaboration and continuous learning.

  • Work in an environment where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and respected.

  • Contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on our clients andbusiness.

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

The salary for this position generally ranges between $137000 - $170000 annually. This range is an estimate based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally the position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Companys discretion.

For eligible employees we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay

  • Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package:

  • Pension Plan

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

  • Parental Leave fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth placement of an adopted child or placement of a foster care child.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • College Coach Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicants qualifications including the extent of candidates relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm we are a people business and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race gender ability language culture beliefs age origin background perspectives and experiences.

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Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management we invest in You.

Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation health and wellness benefits retirement programs and learning and development opportunities our employees are engaged and empowered. Come be a part of driving our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

AEGON USA Realty Advisors LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age religion sex gender identity genetic information race color national origin pregnancy sexual orientation marital status participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces National Guard) physical or mental disability or any other status protected by federal state or local equal employment opportunities laws.

Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Aegon Companies. Please contact: if you are a job seeker with a disability or are assisting someone with a disability and require assistance to apply for one of our jobs.


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Job Description SummaryAegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $384 billion for a global client base of pension plans public funds insurance companies banks wealth managers family offices and foundations. We o...
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