Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future of institutional risk management? Summit Capital Partners is seeking a high-caliber Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join our elite strategy team in the heart of NYC's Financial District. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in safeguarding our capital through advanced quantitative modeling, stress testing, and forward-thinking market analysis. You will work alongside industry leaders to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive decision-making that influences our global portfolio.
We offer a culture of excellence, high-impact projects, and a pathway for rapid career progression.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine quantitative risk models to identify market, credit, and operational vulnerabilities.
- Conduct comprehensive stress testing scenarios to ensure portfolio resilience against macroeconomic fluctuations.
- Partner with stakeholders to translate complex risk data into actionable executive-level insights.
- Monitor daily trading activities and ensure strict adherence to regulatory compliance and internal risk appetite.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to automate risk reporting processes and improve data integrity.
- Evaluate emerging financial instruments and provide risk-adjusted profitability assessments.
- Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the evolution of the firm’s quantitative methodology.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- 5+ years of experience in financial risk management within a Tier-1 bank or asset management firm.
- Expertise in Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation and statistical analysis.
- Deep understanding of Basel III, Dodd-Frank, and other relevant financial regulations.
- Proven ability to construct robust financial models and derive insights from unstructured datasets.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- CFA, FRM, or PRM certification is highly preferred.