Quantitative Risk Analyst at Schonfeld

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Hedge FundIndustries

Requirements

Relevant experience in a PM/Trader-facing role
Master’s or PhD degree in mathematics, computer science, economics or other related discipline
Strong knowledge of equity derivatives and portfolio risk management
Knowledge of quantitative finance including risk-neutral options pricing and cross-sectional factor models
Experience analyzing and modeling large data sets
Proficient coding skills in one or more languages such as R, Python or C++
Experience working with relational databases such as SQL
Strong communication skills
Direct experience in Macro, Delta One and Equity Derivatives Strategy (preferred)

Responsibilities

Report to the Director of Cross-Asset Derivatives Risk and partner daily with Portfolio Managers, Strategists, and developers to monitor portfolios and design solutions that reduce concentration and stress risks
Build, implement and validate models that power both risk management and the investment process
Partner with Technology organisation to enhance data infrastructure, automate risk-limit monitoring and streamline raw-data ingestion
Work with Portfolio Managers, providing regular and ad-hoc analytics on strategy performance, risk profiles and tail-risk scenarios
Collaborate with strategy COO, fellow risk managers and tech teams to build and maintain the modelling, pricing and analytics toolkit that powers our multi-strategy platform

Skills

Python

C++

SQL

equity derivatives

portfolio risk management

quantitative finance

options pricing

factor models

large data sets

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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