Overview
We are partnering with a leading retirement security and investment platform to hire an Associate, Investment Risk Associate to join a growing Investment Risk team. This role sits at the intersection of Investments and Risk Management, providing direct exposure to how investment decisions are made and how risk is assessed across a large, sophisticated fixed income portfolio.
The team’s mandate is to protect the insurance balance sheet while enabling the investment team to deploy capital effectively. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in fixed income investments, enjoys applying technical analysis in real-world settings, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and maintain investment limit frameworks across asset classes using quantitative methodologies
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Conduct asset-level and liquidity stress testing to analyze downside scenarios, including market shocks, spread widening, downgrades, and defaults
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Quantify potential losses, capital impact, and liquidity strain under worst-case scenarios
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Work cross-functionally with Investments, Asset-Liability Management (ALM), and Liquidity teams
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Develop deep expertise in specific asset classes and serve as the internal risk “go-to” for those assets
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Attend and report on weekly Investment Committee meetings, providing risk perspectives on investment decisions
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Assist in preparing materials for senior leadership, committees, and Board-level reporting
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Support ad hoc projects across the organization as business needs evolve
This position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and significant career development opportunities.
