ASSOCIATE MANAGER, RISK OPERATIONS

Associate Manager, Risk Operations

Locations : Chicago | NYC | Florida | Hybrid

About the Role

SS&C, through our partnership with Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Manager of Risk Operations to join our team. This position supports the client’s alternative investment platform with a focus on macro strategies. This role is flexible to be based in either the client’s Chicago, IL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL or New York, NY office and will report directly to the Head of Risk and Senior Manager Risk Operations. This role is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills and a passion for financial data who are looking to grow within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Assist in maintaining and enhancing investment data systems and databases;
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency;
• Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools for portfolio analysis;
• Collaborate with colleagues to conduct research and generate insights for investment strategies;
• Help prepare data-driven materials for internal and external presentations;
• Take ownership of ad hoc data projects and deliver results in a timely manner;
• Stay current with financial markets and data trends to support investment decisions.

Required Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in risk analysis, financial data, or investment operations
• Experience working with investment risk analytics platforms such as MSCI RiskMetrics, Bloomberg MARS, or similar tools

What Sets You Apart

• Progress toward CFA or similar certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to portfolio risk metrics and scenario analysis
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with SQL and Python is a plus

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