Quant Risk Consultant Jobs

SUMMARY

GCM Grosvenor's Risk Management group seeks a Risk Consultant to help drive efficiency, discipline and consistency in portfolio, risk management and performance evaluation across investment activity globally by:

• Inserting independent authoritative expertise on alpha and risk quantification and risk factor interactions into GCM investment underwriting, sizing and portfolio monitoring.
• Partnering with GCM Investment Committees to manage risk-reward, identify skill, and allocate resources for greatest impact on client results.
• Defining and embedding unifying quantitative languages for alpha and risk throughout GCM investment processes.

As an onsite employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well as a third day in coordination with your manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with investor transparency needs and adhoc requests.
• Upgrade reporting capabilities using newer technologies and data sets;
• Enhance internal investment positioning and performance measurement, including investment process-related automation and reporting initiatives;
• Collaborate closely on best practices across our technology ecosystem.
• Facilitate process improvements for investment teams leveraging data warehouse and automation
• Collaborate with the team to maximize investment edge arising from the processing, storage and synthesis of large amounts of structured and unstructured data collected throughout GCM investment processes;

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Interest in alternatives investment industry.
• 5 - 10 years' experience in risk and/or financial technology role(s) requiring commercial problem solving and the application of technology in finance.
• A Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent technical skills.
• Appreciation for a start-up team mentality, where both routine and complex asks are tackled with equal gusto and a positive collaborative spirit.
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to quality;
• The ability to articulate thoughts clearly and concisely in written correspondence, presentations, and meetings.
• A commitment to the highest ethical standards and to act with professionalism and integrity.
• High degree of integrity and maturity.
• Initiative and ability to operate at a high level in a less structured, entrepreneurial team environment.
• Solid programming skills, preferably in Python.

CULTURE

We are not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. Welcome change. We are a culture of empowerment, accountability, high performance, and trust. Successful team members are self-motivated and energized by working alongside thoughtful and smart colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Individuals who thrive on this team enjoy being a part of an organization focused on excellence. We look for naturally collaborative individuals who enjoy interacting at all levels of the organization.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

A diverse, engaged team is critical to our ability to successfully create and deliver value to our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse professionals can thrive professionally, and we are dedicated to training, retaining, and promoting minorities, women, LGBTQ employees, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Over 55% of GCM Grosvenor employees and 43% of executive management are women and/or ethnically diverse individuals. In addition, we seek to drive a more diverse, inclusive industry through our partnership with diverse professionals organizations and by consciously working with subcontractors and vendors that are certified as minority-, women-, or persons with disabilities-owned businesses.