Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) is seeking a Risk Analyst to join its three-person Risk & Compliance team. Reporting directly to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, this position offers an opportunity to gain broad exposure to investment risk management across public and private markets. As part of a small, collaborative team, you will have meaningful opportunities to contribute, expand your knowledge, and develop professionally.

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong commitment to APFC's values of integrity, stewardship, and passion
• Humility, tenacity, and adaptability when approaching challenges
• Collaborative team player who values shared success and contributes positively to a small team environment

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and timely capture of positions and exposures to identify and measure risks
• Update and maintain risk models and risk tools
• Analysis of portfolio structure and sources of risk versus benchmarks
• Conduct industry and market research; collect, analyze and summarize data
• Develops understanding of risk management approaches of external portfolio managers
• Performs attribution analysis of portfolio risk and returns and compares to active risk sources
• Maintains and develops private equity, infrastructure cash flow and risk modeling
• Monitors portfolio positions, holdings as well as exposure to market, credit, and liquidity risks.
• Regulatory compliance reporting
• Maintains proficiency with key analytical tools including Aladdin, eFront or other Risk Analytics tool; Bloomberg: Burgiss; Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Special Risk-Related Research Projects
• Potential asset classes: public equity, private equity, infrastructure, hedge funds, fixed income, distressed debt, and other asset classes as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or a related quantitative field
• No directly related professional experience required
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and communicate findings and potential solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, master's degree in finance, or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
• One to three years of related experience in investment management or financial services
• Experience with investment risk analysis, risk reporting, or operational risk management
• Familiarity with investment risk management systems, such as Aladdin
• Experience evaluating existing methodologies and practices and recommending improvements
• Ability to develop clear, user-friendly reports and presentations that communicate risk information to management

Other Duties

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

APFC provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all. APFC follows all applicable Federal and State laws and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Application Requirement:

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. A complete application includes:

• A resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• A cover letter that clearly outlines how the applicant's experience aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the position
• Complete and thorough responses to all application questions

Applications that are incomplete or do not meet these criteria may be disqualified from further consideration.

About the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC)

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) is a state-owned investment organization based in Juneau, Alaska, responsible for managing the assets of the Alaska Permanent Fund—one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the United States. For 50 years, APFC has transformed Alaska's resource wealth into a renewable financial resource for current and future generations.

Compensation & Benefits Information The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications (DOE). This role is also eligible for Incentive Compensation in accordance with APFC's Incentive Compensation Plan, with a maximum annual bonus of 5% of base salary, tied to total fund performance.

Health

• Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance
• Single or Family Coverage
• Different Cost and Coverage Options
• Employee-funded Health Flexible Spending Account (pre-taxed)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Retirement

• Public Employees' Retirement Program (PERS)
• Matching employer contribution
• Employer contributions vested 100% after 5 years for the Defined Contribution plan
• Alaska Supplemental Benefits System Annuity Plan (SBS-AP) In lieu of Social Security

Personal Leave

• Personal leave program starts at 21 days per year. Leave is accrued each pay period at a rate of 6:03 hours per pay period with increases to accrual rates at 2, 5, 10, & 15 years of employment milestones.
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Flexible work hours based on positional needs
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Free parking
• Relocation assistance may be provided
• Modern Headquarters located in beautiful location