Investment Risk Analyst

Ameriprise Financial - Fosston, MN

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Fosston, MN

10,001+ employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Investment Risk Analyst role at Columbia Threadneedle Investments involves assisting senior risk managers in measuring, monitoring, analyzing, and managing investment risk across various funds. This position is crucial for ensuring the integrity of risk data and enhancing reporting solutions, thereby contributing to the overall risk management process within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Review risk reports and communicate findings to senior risk managers and business leaders.
• Assist in communicating risk analysis to fund managers.
• Research and investigate ad-hoc risk issues, collaborating with internal and external teams.
• Manage regular investment risk processes across portfolios.
• Continuously improve the investment risk process by enhancing risk data reporting solutions and creating insightful visualizations/reports.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of data in the system and resolve data issues with Technology and Operations.

Requirements

• Professional and/or educational experience in risk management, investments, and/or finance.
• Knowledge of financial market instruments across Equity, Fixed Income, and Multi-Asset including derivatives.
• Programming/coding experience with Python, R, Excel VBA, SQL Server/Access databases.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and understanding of quantitative models.
• Good general understanding of investment management and financial risk management.
• Ability to take initiative on broader IRM goals to enhance departmental capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with business partners.

Nice-to-haves

• BA/BS in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or other relevant area of study.
• A Masters in Financial Mathematics is relevant, though not required.
• Progress towards professional designations such as CFA, FRM, or PRM is relevant though not required.
• 3-5 years of experience in risk management, investment management, or capital markets is preferred.
• Experience with Blackrock Aladdin or other risk systems and Tableau is relevant but not required.