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Risk Analyst at Caxton Associates | Bengaluru, India

Caxton AssociatesBengaluru, Karnataka, India
On-site Full-time

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A degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computational Finance, or a related field is essential. 5+ years of experience in risk management, portfolio analytics, or a similar role within a hedge fund, investment bank, asset manager, or risk services firm. A strong passion for financial markets, particularly equities, and a solid grasp of equity risk concepts and factor-based investing; hands-on experience with factor models is a significant advantage. Comprehensive product knowledge across various asset classes, including derivatives. A quantitative background with proficiency in financial mathematics and statistics. Expertise in SQL, Excel, and a working knowledge of Python; familiarity with Tableau and Orchestrade is a plus. Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating analytical results with guidance from senior colleagues.

About the job

About Caxton Associates:

Founded in 1983, Caxton Associates is a premier global trading and investment firm, renowned for its innovative macro hedge fund strategies. With offices across major financial hubs including New York, London, Singapore, Monaco, and Dubai, we are excited to expand our footprint by establishing a new office in Bengaluru, India. This office will play a pivotal role in enhancing our global trading, research, and operational capabilities.

About the Role:

We are on the hunt for a skilled Risk Analyst to bolster our risk management team in Bengaluru. This role is a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with the local Risk Manager and international risk teams located in New York and London. The risk management function is essential to our investment processes, focusing on developing frameworks to evaluate, manage, and control risks across our strategies.

Reporting directly to the COO/CRO, this position provides a solid foundation for individuals eager to deepen their expertise in portfolio risk management, particularly in supporting equity portfolios and factor-based risk models.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Assisting the local Risk Manager in evaluating the changing risk profile of regional portfolios and strategies.
  • Delivering analytical support for equity portfolios, including the assessment of factor exposures, risk decomposition, and factor-driven P&L.
  • Interpreting and communicating factor risks effectively to portfolio managers.
  • Contributing to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of risk metrics, reports, and analytical tools.
  • Conducting market, portfolio, and scenario analyses as directed by portfolio managers and the Risk Manager.
  • Facilitating pre- and post-trade risk assessments along with ongoing portfolio monitoring across various asset classes.
  • Preparing analytical materials for senior risk managers and global risk committees.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Computational Finance, or a related field is essential.
  • 5+ years of experience in risk management, portfolio analytics, or a similar role within a hedge fund, investment bank, asset manager, or risk services firm.
  • A strong passion for financial markets, particularly equities, and a solid grasp of equity risk concepts and factor-based investing; hands-on experience with factor models is a significant advantage.
  • Comprehensive product knowledge across various asset classes, including derivatives.
  • A quantitative background with proficiency in financial mathematics and statistics.
  • Expertise in SQL, Excel, and a working knowledge of Python; familiarity with Tableau and Orchestrade is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating analytical results with guidance from senior colleagues.

About Caxton Associates

Caxton Associates is a distinguished global trading and investment firm, celebrated for its innovative approach to macro hedge fund strategies. With strategic offices in key financial centers worldwide, we are committed to delivering outstanding investment performance and risk management for our clients. Our Bengaluru office marks an exciting new chapter in our expansion, aimed at enhancing our global trading and operational capabilities.

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