Equity Risk Associate

Equity Risk Associate - Multi-Strat Hedge Fund - New YorkA leading multi-strategy investment firm is seeking an Equity Risk Associate to join its growing Risk team.This is a high-profile opportunity reporting directly to the firm's Chief Risk Officer, offering significant exposure to senior leadership, investment professionals and portfolio managers across a rapidly expanding equities business.The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring portfolio risk, analysing exposures and helping drive investment risk discussions across a range of Equity Long/Short strategies.ResponsibilitiesMonitor portfolio risk, drawdowns and changes in positioning across Equity Long/Short managers.Analyse factor, thematic and concentration risks.Conduct cross-portfolio overlap and correlation analysis.Investigate meaningful changes in exposures and identify areas requiring further review.Support investment risk discussions and portfolio oversight.Develop and enhance risk analytics, reporting and monitoring tools.Partner with stakeholders across Risk, Investments and Technology.Requirements2-8 years' experience within a hedge fund, asset manager, portfolio analytics or investment risk environment.Strong understanding of Equity Long/Short portfolio construction and risk management.Experience working with factor models, portfolio exposures and investment analytics.Python and SQL skills preferred.Excellent analytical and communication skills.Background within a multi-manager hedge fund environment strongly preferred.OpportunityDirect reporting line into the Chief Risk Officer.High levels of interaction with senior investment professionals.Join a firm experiencing significant growth across its equities platform.Lean team environment with broad exposure and responsibility.Excellent long-term development opportunities within a highly regarded investment platform.For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.