Investment Risk Principal (Hedge Funds)

A global alternative investment firm is adding to its Investments Risk team. The team puts money with hedge fund managers and uses its own risk tools to decide who to back, how much, and when.The core models are already built. This seat uses them, improves them, and explains what they show. You will present your work to the Investment Committee, portfolio managers and clients. It is not a heads-down coding job. Expect real freedom. Some days you pick the problem worth solving. Other days you solve a known problem with no playbook.What you'll ownBuild and maintain risk models for hedge fund investments: factor and alpha breakdown, stress tests, scenario analysisWork in Python with large structured datasets (SQL, data lake), using AI tools where they helpSupport manager evaluation and portfolio construction with clear risk analysisTrack risk exposures, factor trends and market conditions across hedge fund strategiesPartner with portfolio managers and the Investment Committee on portfolio riskBuild polished risk and performance reports for internal leaders and investor requestsChance to meet investors directly as you grow in the seatWhat you bringBachelor's or Master's in a quant field (CS, Math, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering) or equal technical experience3 to 7 years in investment analysis, risk management or asset allocationStrong Python skills and hands-on work with large datasetsClear writer and speaker who turns technical work into plain conclusionsStrong PowerPoint skills, comfortable presenting to senior leadersHigh ownership. You do your best work without a step-by-step briefNice to haveHedge fund, multi-manager or absolute return experiencePortfolio optimization or factor model experienceBackground at a fund of funds, OCIO, endowment, pension or multi-strategy fundDetailsHybrid in Chicago, in office Tuesday through Thursday$175,000 - $215,000 base plus annual bonusFull benefitsInterested? Apply here or call or text Max Kendall at 847-877-9487.