Job Description

Risk Analyst

Start: End of April / Early May

Location: Malvern, PA

Schedule: 40 hours a week - Monday and Friday Remote

Length of contract: 6 months + extensions

Hourly Pay: 45-85 p/hr

*W2 Contract Only*

*Background Check / Drug Screen Required*

Job Title: Risk Analyst Location: Malvern, PA (Hybrid Preferred) Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential for Extension or Conversion)

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Risk Analyst to support our portfolio analysis and risk assessment initiatives. This role is instrumental in building out our performance analysis and attribution program, establishing policies and processes, and conducting daily portfolio reviews. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, experience with portfolio risk modeling, and proficiency in big data analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the performance analysis and attribution program.
• Identify and analyze portfolio performance and risk factors.
• Establish policies and processes for risk assessment and mitigation.
• Conduct daily portfolio reviews, troubleshoot discrepancies, and refine methodologies.
• Utilize financial modeling and data analytics tools such as Morningstar Desktop, FactSet, and regression modeling .
• Assess the impact of cash movements on portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across portfolio oversight and risk management functions.
• Contribute to the ongoing model validation phase by reviewing client portfolios against strategic allocations.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in financial risk analysis, portfolio management, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or Actuarial Science .
• CFA Level 1 certification (or progress towards it) is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in big data analysis, financial modeling, and fiduciary risk assessment .
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data effectively.
• Proficiency in tools such as Morningstar Desktop, FactSet, Python, and Jupyter Notebooks is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFA certification (strongly preferred).
• Experience in financial services (RIAs) rather than traditional banking.
• Altruistic mindset, prioritizing team and client outcomes over individual performance.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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