Superb career opportunity as a subject matter expert for sophisticated multi-asset class risk management and portfolio performance analysis solutions. Backed by a great leadership team and award winning fintech solutions used by some of the worlds largest investment firms, you will certainly be lined up for success and be able grow your career in a client facing role with this fintech in a league of its own!
Our client is a leading investment fintech company providing front & middle office solutions for Investment Banks, Asset Managers, Hedge Funds and Fund Administrators etc, looking for a portfolio risk & performance analytics expert to join their growing multi-asset solutions team. As they expand their propositions and see continued exponential sales growth, as part of continued expansion plans they're building out their US operation with an additional Sales Engineer, working as an integral part of the sales team as a subject matter expert / portfolio & risk analytics consultant.
Its a critical role working closely with the sales team using your expertise in portfolio risk analytics to consult with clients as part of their evaluation processes including:
- Building strong relationships with prospects to understand their investment processes and portfolio analysis and risk management requirements i.e. risk reporting, VaR and tracking error analysis, return attribution, stress testing, portfolio hedging and optimisation etc.
- Preparation and execution of product presentations ranging from standard demonstrations to prospect type workshops and proof of concepts to meet their portfolio analysis needs.
- Assist with the preparation and completion of proposal responses (RFP, RFI etc) in partnership with the Account Executives.
- Provide feedback to product management of any trends or consistent requests from prospects that will drive new product innovation and functionality.
Appropriate candidates will have the following experience and skills:
- Domain expertise in portfolio risk management / analytics and requisite technology requirements.
- Ideally you will have experience working for another risk / portfolio analytics fintech company such as; Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Qontigo / Axioma, MSCI, Confluence, SS&C, Factset etc. But our client will also consider someone from an investment institution in perhaps a risk analyst role, who would like to pivot using their portfolio risk expertise in a client facing role.
- This is client facing role, so must be customer focused and comfortable in such an environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills to present complex information in a clear and structured way.
- The ability assimilate client portfolio analysis workflows, identify pain points which could be overcome and present solutions to clients meeting their needs.
- The personal motivation and ability to contribute to a dynamic and entrepreneurial team culture.
This is a great career opportunity to join a pioneering fintech at the forefront portfolio analysis solutions with the opportunity to make a significant contribution in the companys success and growth in the US with which your career will grow!
Remuneration: High, commensurate with experience.
Location: USA (NYC office / hybrid) or any location remote.
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