Director of Risk & Portfolio Advisory – US Fundamental Equity at Schonfeld

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

A degree in statistics/econometrics, mathematics or financial engineering
7-10 years of experience in a similar role at a hedge fund
Prior experience with discretionary equity strategies
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
In-depth knowledge of equity multi-factor equity models and applications
Proficiency with procedural programming (R/Python)
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

Serve as the point person for all risk-related matters for fundamental equity portfolio managers in North America, including researching ad hoc requests from investment professionals and senior management
Identify forward-looking risks or sources of stress in portfolios and set appropriate risk budgets
Engage with portfolio managers (PMs) to understand risk/reward dynamics
Provide daily oversight of North American discretionary equity portfolios, including monitoring for style drift, identifying and remediating outsized concentration risks or stress exposures
Research risk and portfolio construction inquiries from investment teams and firm management
Analyze performance attribution to diagnose problems, enable risk takers to react to adverse events, and provide capital allocation recommendations
Utilize interactions and feedback from investment professionals to direct enhancements to proprietary analytics
Assist with ongoing education efforts around monitoring tools to ensure incorporation into the investment process
Engage with risk takers on active management of drawdowns and sub-optimal portfolio construction decisions
Formulate forward-looking views for escalation to firm management
Stay abreast of ongoing market dynamics that may impact strategies

Skills

Risk Management

Portfolio Oversight

Fundamental Equity

Performance Attribution

Style Drift

Concentration Risk

Stress Testing

Capital Allocation

Portfolio Construction

Schonfeld

Multi-manager investment platform for diverse strategies

About Schonfeld

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager investment platform that invests capital with internal and partner portfolio managers across four main strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro & fixed income. The firm provides portfolio managers with the autonomy and support needed to maximize their business potential while leveraging proprietary technology and risk analytics to identify market opportunities. Schonfeld serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on generating returns through strategic investments and effective risk management. Its goal is to capitalize on market inefficiencies and expand its investment strategies globally.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$1,464MTotal Funding

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Departure of key Asia personnel may disrupt regional operations and growth.

New stakes in various companies expose Schonfeld to market volatility and sector risks.

New CTO appointment may lead to strategic shifts impacting current operations.

Differentiation

Schonfeld invests in diverse strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and macro.

The firm leverages proprietary technology and risk analytics for market opportunities.

Schonfeld offers global exposure across Americas, Europe, and Asia with multiple asset classes.

Upsides

AI-driven trading enhances Schonfeld's quantitative strategies and risk analytics.

Thematic ETFs in tech and healthcare offer high-growth investment opportunities for Schonfeld.

Alternative data integration provides Schonfeld competitive advantages in market insights.

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