Key Responsibilities:
Deliver second-line market and credit risk analysis and oversight across a broad range of fixed income strategies.
Apply and interpret quantitative models to analyze portfolio positioning and its implications for risk and performance.
Provide independent perspectives and ensure exposures remain within established risk parameters.
Conduct tracking error, duration, and volatility analysis, back testing, and tail risk assessments, including value-at-risk (VaR), market, and liquidity stress testing.
Stay informed about financial markets and proactively assess how market events may impact portfolio performance and risk.
Complete ad-hoc risk analysis projects as requested by prospects, clients, front office and other internal users.
Engage proactively with stakeholders and contribute to the ongoing improvement of risk methodologies, models and controls.
Collaborate with the front office to review portfolio risk, raise risk awareness through regular discussions and respond to information requests.
Support team activities and contribute to achieving the global team plan.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of investment risk experience, including work with fixed income portfolios.
Solid understanding of financial markets and instruments, and investments concepts.
Sound communication, statistical, and mathematical modelling skills.
Practical understanding of quantitative analysis tools.
Coding skills, including VBA, and a professional certification such as CFA, FRM or PRM, is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Commitment to fostering a robust risk culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
Intellectual curiosity and a drive to innovate for better risk mitigation.
Effective stakeholder management and the ability to provide constructive challenge in a constructive manner.
Experience with Blackrock Aladdin.
Why Join Us:
Be part of a team that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Work in an environment where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and respected.
Contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on our clients and business.
**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**
The salary for this position generally ranges between $137,000 - $170,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, the position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits:
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package:
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits:
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
College Coach Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs
Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.
At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.
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