Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst
Russell Investments · Seattle, WA
- On site
- Full-time
- $125,000 / year
- Seattle, WA
Job highlights
- Advance risk analytics and data flows.
- Lead Enterprise Risk Management systems.
- Deliver risk insights via reports/tools.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers.
- Mentor junior risk analysts.
About the role
About the Role
As a member of the Investment Risk Management team, the Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst plays a key role in advancing risk analytics, with a particular focus on our risk analytics platform and developing our data flows. In this role, you will contribute to and help lead the development, enhancement, and support of the firm’s Enterprise Risk Management systems and analytics infrastructure.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality risk insights through reports and interactive tools used across the organization. This role offers strong exposure to portfolio managers, research teams, and global business partners, and provides the opportunity to shape and influence risk analytics capabilities through both ongoing initiatives and new project work.
This role is based in Seattle, WA.
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Produce, analyze, and deliver periodic risk reports utilized by portfolio managers, senior leadership, regulators, and business stakeholders
- Lead the design, build, and enhancement of scalable risk modeling processes, with a focus on data architecture, quantitative methods, and automation
- Partner closely with portfolio managers and research teams to address complex risk-related questions and provide actionable, decision-oriented insights
- Develop and maintain interactive tools and dashboards that support investment decision-making and proactive risk monitoring
- Drive and execute ad hoc analyses and projects supporting risk management, hedge fund research, and portfolio management teams
- Play a key role in the ongoing development, governance, and support of the Enterprise Risk Management System
- Identify opportunities to improve risk analytics, data quality, and reporting efficiency; champion implementation of enhancements
- Stay current on trends in asset management, as well as broader financial markets and advancements in risk methodologies
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Your Expertise:
- Master’s degree required, with strong preference for a quantitative discipline; PhD preferred
- 4-6 years of experience in a technical, quantitative, or analytical role, ideally within asset management or financial services
- Strong quantitative, technical, and analytical skills, including coding proficiency and the ability to solve complex, non-standard problems
- Proven experience developing production-grade analytics, models, or decision-support tools
- Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, or CAIA are a plus
- Solid understanding of financial markets, asset classes, investment strategies, and risk measures
- Exposure to hedge funds or alternative investments preferred
- Proficiency in SQL and Python required; database design strongly preferred
- High attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership mindset, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively across global teams
- Strong communication skills: thoughtful, precise, and effective in conveying complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Key Skills/Competency
- Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Risk Management
- Data Modeling
- Python Programming
- SQL Databases
- Financial Markets
- Asset Management
- Portfolio Management
- Risk Reporting
- Data Analysis
Skills & topics
- Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst
- Risk Analytics
- Investment Management
- Financial Services
- Quantitative Analysis
- Python
- SQL
- Asset Management
- Portfolio Management
- Risk Modeling
- Seattle Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight quantitative skills, risk analysis experience, and proficiency in SQL and Python.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize your Master's degree, any PhD, and years of experience in financial services.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Provide examples of developing analytics, models, or decision-support tools.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss financial markets, risk measures, and complex quantitative problems.
- Research Russell Investments: Understand their total rewards approach and commitment to equal employment opportunities.
Technical preparation
Master advanced SQL for complex queries.,Master Python for data analysis and modeling.,Practice risk modeling and quantitative methods.,Familiarize with financial markets and asset classes.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex risk problem you solved.,How do you ensure data accuracy and quality?,Explain a complex concept to a non-technical audience.,How do you mentor junior team members?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical experience required for a Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst at Russell Investments?
- The Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst role at Russell Investments typically requires 4-6 years of experience in a technical, quantitative, or analytical role, preferably within asset management or financial services. A Master's degree in a quantitative discipline is required, with a PhD being preferred. Experience in developing production-grade analytics, models, or decision-support tools is also crucial.
- What programming languages are essential for the Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst position at Russell Investments?
- Proficiency in SQL and Python is a mandatory requirement for the Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst role at Russell Investments. Experience with database design is also strongly preferred, indicating the importance of data manipulation and management skills.
- What kind of financial knowledge is expected for this Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst role?
- Candidates for the Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst position should possess a solid understanding of financial markets, various asset classes, investment strategies, and key risk measures. Prior exposure to hedge funds or alternative investments is also considered a plus.
- How does Russell Investments approach total compensation for a Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst?
- Russell Investments offers a total rewards approach that includes a base salary (ranging from $100,000 to $125,000 USD), an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria), and comprehensive benefits covering healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.
- What is the primary focus of the Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst role within the Investment Risk Management team at Russell Investments?
- The Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst primarily focuses on advancing risk analytics, with a special emphasis on the risk analytics platform and developing data flows. This involves contributing to and leading the enhancement of Enterprise Risk Management systems and analytics infrastructure.
- What are the opportunities for collaboration and exposure in this Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst role at Russell Investments?
- This role offers significant exposure to portfolio managers, research teams, and global business partners. It provides a platform to shape and influence risk analytics capabilities through ongoing projects and new initiatives, fostering strong collaboration across the organization.