Investment Risk Specialist at American Financial Group

New York, New York, United States

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$145,000 – $178,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, engineering, or related field
CFA certification or equivalent preferred
8+ years of experience in investment risk management, portfolio management, or a related field
Strong knowledge of risk assessment tools, ALM modeling, and risk metrics like VaR and scenario-based analysis
Expertise in private credit, structured finance, and alternative investments
Experience with international insurance regulations and multi-geography risk frameworks

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance risk management analytics for private credit, securitized assets, and alternative investments
Establish processes for investment concentration limits and aggregate risk management
Oversee investment risk policies and ensure compliance across global business units
Coordinate investment risk reporting and platform-wide risk reviews
Work closely with investment management teams and external managers to assess and monitor portfolio risk
Provide risk insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Utilize advanced risk assessment methodologies to evaluate potential investment threats

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CFAVaRALM ModelingPrivate CreditStructured FinanceAlternative InvestmentsRisk AnalyticsPortfolio ManagementConcentration LimitsScenario Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary and bonus for the Investment Risk Specialist role?

The salary range is $145k - $178k plus 15%-20% bonus.

What is the work location or remote policy for this position?

This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week in the office.

What are the key skills and experience required for this role?

Candidates need 8+ years in investment risk management or related fields, strong knowledge of risk assessment tools, ALM modeling, VaR, and scenario analysis, plus expertise in private credit, structured finance, and alternative investments.

What is the company culture like for this position?

The office environment is collaborative and high-performing within a dynamic global organization committed to financial security and innovative risk management solutions.

What makes a strong candidate for the Investment Risk Specialist role?

A strong candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, engineering or related, CFA certification or equivalent, 8+ years of relevant experience, and knowledge of international insurance regulations.