Vice President, Investment Risk Partner Greater Boston, MA Area + 1 more

The Company is seeking a VP, Investment Risk Partner to join their business risk team. This senior role involves working with a team of risk specialists to develop and implement investment risk processes, with a particular focus on derivatives risk quantification, oversight, and reporting. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing risk oversight for portfolio exposures across various asset classes, including equities, cash, fixed income, and alternatives. The role requires a deep understanding of complex financial concepts, risk measurement, and quantitative modeling, as well as the ability to interact with global investment teams and senior management. Applicants for this role at the company should have 8-10 years' of experience in risk management or risk systems within an asset management context. A strong knowledge of stress testing, securities markets, and portfolio construction is essential, with a specific emphasis on investments involving options. The role demands the ability to recognize economic trends, assess risk implications, and communicate effectively with clients and regulators. The ideal candidate will have a background in quantitative methods, be adept at working both independently and as part of a team, and possess strong project management and communication skills. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business-related field is required, with a CFA or FRM being a plus, and programming skills in R, VBA, or Python are also advantageous.

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State Street