Risk Analyst

Please send resume to View email address on click.appcast.io Reference: RALA0626-AXH Subject: (Your Name, Position Title, and Reference) We offer competitive compensation comprised of salary, discretionary bonus, and 401k/profit-sharing based on level of experience and skills brought to bear as well as full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Our employees work together in our Los Angeles office, benefiting from our collaborative, team-oriented culture that has been the foundation of our success. We have always been a firm that has awarded flexibility to our employees. Company Overview Payden & Rygel is one of the largest independently owned global investment management firms. We offer a full array of investment strategies and products, including fixed income, equity, and balanced portfolios as well as open-end mutual funds and offshore funds, to a varied client base around the world. While we have grown and expanded considerably since our inception in 1983, we remain committed to our mission of providing customized investment management solutions that focus on each client's specific needs and objectives. Job Description Serve as the primary resource for risk platform support and analytics across fixed income and multi-asset strategies. Support portfolio managers, traders, and Risk Team members with: Risk dashboards and portfolio analytics Performance and risk attribution Scenario analysis and stress testing Portfolio exposure and concentration monitoring Liquidity analytics, transaction cost estimates, and swing factor analysis Risk model updates and maintenance Perform daily validation and quality control of security-level analytics, pricing, and risk data from third-party vendors and internal systems. Support onboarding and transition activities for new accounts, benchmark changes, and portfolio restructures within the risk platform. Manage and resolve risk system issues with third-party vendors and maintain strong vendor relationships. Produce, review, and interpret regulatory and internal risk reports while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. Leverage AI and automation tools to improve reporting processes, analytics, and operational efficiency. Partner with investment, operations, compliance, and IT to enhance reporting processes, analytics, and risk oversight capabilities. Job Responsibilities Strong understanding of performance and risk attribution methodologies. Experience validating security-level analytics, pricing, and risk data. Knowledge of liquidity risk models, liquidity classifications, and swing factor frameworks. Familiarity with scenario analysis, stress testing, and portfolio exposure monitoring. Experience working with third-party risk systems and market data vendors. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Qualifications Basic understanding of risk platforms such as Blackrock Aladdin, with willingness to learn and develop expertise Up to 3 years of experience in risk management, financial analysis, or a related field (internships and coursework can count towards experience). Exposure to AI-driven tools and automation techniques for enhancing analytics and operational workflows Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Education Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. CFA or a willingness to pursue the CFA is required

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