• Job Description

  Req#: R-140477

  Investment Risk Analyst – London

  This Is a great job for someone who has relevant experience in the finance industry (preferably asset management or another financial institution), but entry-level candidates with applicable skills and knowledge are also welcomed to apply.

  A bit about the job:

  The Risk Analyst will be a member of the second line Global Investment Risk team, focusing on the Equities asset class and fund range. The Global Investment Risk team is part of the broader Risk function, reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (‘CRO’). The Global Investment Risk team is responsible for providing expert analysis and challenge to the portfolio managers, as well as performing continuous monitoring and oversight of investment risks borne by Aviva Investors (‘AI’) clients. Where necessary, they are responsible for escalating concerns to the CRO and at relevant Boards/Committees.

  This job involves ensuring the timely and accurate production of various reports that feed into investment risk and performance meetings with the equity portfolio managers, that go to Boards/Committees, and reporting as required by regulations. Applicants with experience of successfully automating workflows are welcomed. The ability to understand the logic of existing automated solutions, and to diagnose/adapt those solutions where issues or changes are required, will be important.

  The Equity Investment Risk team is expected to draw insights, make recommendations, and help to interpret outputs from the equity risk factor model to relevant stakeholders, particularly the portfolio management team. As such, applicants should have strong quantitative, theoretical, and technical aptitude.

  Skills, traits, and experiences we’re looking for:

  • A strong academic background in quantitative or mathematical disciplines (Economics, Finance, Maths or Physics major preferred).

  • Advanced Excel skills and programming experience in Python. (VBA also preferred.)

  • Familiarity and understanding of risk factor models strongly preferred, along with an understanding of equity style factors. Experience with Aladdin (Explore) is a significant advantage.

  • Interest in equity fundamentals, financial markets, and asset management industry.

  • Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills, with the ability to form clear, well organised narratives. A key responsibility will be providing regular updates and commentaries to the team on risk and performance drivers, and significant portfolio changes. Collaborative/team-oriented character.

  What you’ll get for this role:

  • Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in

  • Eligibility for annual performance bonus

  • Family friendly parental and carer’s leave

  • Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

  • Up to 40% discount for Aviva products

  • Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars

  • Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

  • 21 volunteering hours per year

  Aviva is for everyone:

  We are inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

  Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair.

  We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

  Most of our people are smart working – spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home.

  We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

  We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com .

• About the company

  We’re here to protect our 33 million customers from life’s unexpected twists and turns – freeing them from fear of uncertainty. We are one of only a few insurance companies in the world that can provide customers with life, general and health insurance, and asset management in one place – a composite insurer. And we have a unique competitive advantage. Whether we’re protecting them from everyday risks or helping them to save for the future, we put customers at the heart of all we do – creating a bright and sustainable future for our customers, employees and our communities.

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