Emerging Markets Portfolio Market Risk Analyst

We are working with a leading global investment manager , seeking an Emerging Markets Portfolio Risk Analyst to join its London Risk team. We are working with a leading global investment manager , seeking an Emerging Markets Portfolio Risk Analyst to join its London Risk team. This is a front-office-facing role supporting the independent assessment and monitoring of risks within Emerging Markets portfolio-manager books. Key responsibilities Independently evaluate market and portfolio risks across Emerging Markets strategies and individual Portfolio Manager books.

Develop a clear understanding of Portfolio Manager mandates, investment themes, position sizing, risk concentrations and key market-risk drivers.

Analyse regular and ad-hoc movements in portfolio exposures, sensitivities, risk measures and P&L.

Assess whether trading activity and portfolio risk remain appropriate relative to mandates, limits and prevailing market conditions.

Identify, investigate and communicate material risk themes, concentrations and emerging concerns to Portfolio Managers and senior management.

Produce clear portfolio-risk reporting and monitoring across Portfolio Manager, desk, group and firm levels.

Build trusted relationships with senior Portfolio Managers, traders and Desk Heads to understand investment strategies and engage constructively on risk.

Help drive the Emerging Markets risk-assessment agenda, applying knowledge of EM market dynamics and country-specific risk factors to portfolio analysis.

About you Around 3-7 years' experience gained in market risk, portfolio risk, trading, sales, treasury or quantitative analysis.

Genuine knowledge of Emerging Markets, including the market dynamics and risks affecting EM portfolios.

Strong product knowledge, ideally spanning EM FX, local rates, sovereign or corporate credit, derivatives and/or commodities.

Familiarity with risk and valuation concepts, including VaR, sensitivities, stress testing, scenario analysis and pricing.

Practical programming skills in Python and/or SQL, with the ability to develop analytical tools.

Confident communication skills and the credibility to engage with Portfolio Managers and senior stakeholders.

If you meet the above set criteria, please apply or send a copy of your CV to . Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates