EMEA Head of Risk at WorldQuant

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Quantitative Finance, Investment ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Expertise in solving for crowding risk and managing its impact on portfolio construction and performance
Experience with risk factor models and their pitfalls
Strong understanding of liquidity risk management, including stress testing and scenario analysis to ensure portfolio resilience
Ability to design and implement frameworks for monitoring and mitigating market risk and operational risk
Ability to design approaches to hedge undesirable risk
Experience optimizing capital allocation across strategies, ensuring efficient use of resources while adhering to risk guidelines
Proven ability to act as a leader in the risk management space, driving innovation and advancing best practices
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with portfolio managers, quants, data strategists, and technology groups
Comfort working with individuals across all levels, from new hires to senior leadership, fostering collaboration and alignment across teams
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams
High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines
Track record of thought leadership in risk management
Quantitative professional with expertise in statistical modeling
Experience and insights valuable to European markets

Responsibilities

Lead the EMEA Risk Team
Report directly to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Shape the firm’s risk management framework
Drive innovation in risk analytics
Ensure effective oversight of portfolio and firm-wide risk exposures
Monitor and administer risk guidelines and limits via a governance structure
Contribute to regular portfolio reviews of the European book
Presentation of the most important risk metrics via Tableau dashboards, or other automated tooling
Collaborate with portfolio managers, quants, data strategists, and technology groups
Monitor portfolio exposures
Optimize capital allocation across strategies
Ensure alignment with the firm’s risk appetite
Mentor junior team members
Drive innovation in risk tools and processes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Statistical ModelingRisk Factor ModelsCrowding Risk ManagementCapital AllocationLiquidity Risk ManagementMarket Risk ManagementOperational Risk ManagementQuantitative AnalysisRisk AnalyticsPortfolio Oversight

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for the EMEA Head of Risk role?

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Is this role remote or does it require working in an office?

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What key skills and expertise are required for this position?

The role requires expertise in statistical modeling, risk factor models, crowding risk management, capital allocation processes, liquidity risk management, market risk, and operational risk management, along with experience in stress testing and scenario analysis.

What is the company culture like at WorldQuant?

WorldQuant has a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results, encouraging open thinking about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality, challenging conventional thinking, and continuous improvement, with excellent ideas welcome from anyone.

What makes a strong candidate for the EMEA Head of Risk position?

A strong candidate will have a track record of thought leadership in risk management, quantitative expertise, experience in European markets, and the ability to collaborate across teams while mentoring junior members.

WorldQuant

Quantitative asset management using algorithms

About WorldQuant

WorldQuant is a quantitative asset management firm that focuses on managing investments for institutional clients like pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. The firm uses data and predictive algorithms to analyze financial markets and identify investment opportunities. Its approach involves algorithmic trading, where mathematical models guide investment decisions. Unlike many competitors, WorldQuant encourages a culture of experimentation and innovation among its employees, allowing everyone to contribute ideas regardless of their position. The company's goal is to generate returns for its clients while maintaining a commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace.

Greenwich, ConnecticutHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$148.5MTotal Funding

N/ACompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees