Quantitative Risk Manager - Equities

The Team

The Man AHL Investment Risk team is a part of the wider Man Group Risk function and is responsible for risk management, monitoring and risk-related research across Market, Liquidity and Counterparty Risk. The team is responsible for risk management across the full range of AHL funds and strategies and works closely with Portfolio Management, Research, Trading and Technology teams to resolve risk issues.

The team is also responsible for independent research on new risk management techniques and improvements to existing risk analytics, including an internal risk model and Python code base.

AHL Risk relies on the strong quantitative and risk backgrounds across the team as well as programming, data analysis and interpersonal skills.

The Role

AHL Risk are seeking a self-motivated Risk Manager & Researcher with a strong quantitative background including experience of risk managing systematic investment strategies to be part of a dynamic Risk Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Quantitative Risk Manager with intellectual curiosity and an interest in working in Quantitative Research in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage risk across AHL
• Work with all areas within the business – both within and outside AHL – to resolve risk issues as they arise
• Assist in building out the broader risk framework and analytical infrastructure – including internal risk models and code
• Conduct research into new risk measurement and management techniques
• Further develop the Man risk management framework and broaden awareness and good risk culture across all functions at Man
• Reporting relevant risk data and information to key stakeholders – both internal and external –  as and when required
• Training and support for all members of the wider risk team and to other areas within the firm

Key Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in risk management or development of quantitative investment strategies, with a preference for experience in managing equity market neutral, high-frequency or short-term trading strategies
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets across major asset classes
• Advanced understanding of portfolio risk modelling and risk management techniques
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Advanced Python or similar programming skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Very strong academics including masters degree or equivalent in a highly mathematical subject

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.  Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Write an email.  https://www.man.com/diversity

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.