Portfolio Risk Analyst

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Capital Partners Portfolio Risk Analyst in our Enterprise Risk Management team.  In this role, you will get the opportunity to work with a variety of other teams across the Capital Partners line of business with exposure to senior leaders, portfolio managers, traders, and research analysts. You will be one of the core members in the second line of defense risk function across Portfolio Trading Strategies as Quantitative Risk Analyst.

In this level role, you will develop your skill set in quantitative analysis and risk management, and gain in depth knowledge of financial products, regulatory requirements, and an understanding of trading processes.

Some of your key responsibilities include:  

• Conduct deep dive analysis to support risk management, which includes risk sensitivities, value at risk (VaR) and stress scenario analysis.
• Analyze portfolio holdings to identify potential risks to a portfolio, fund, or strategy.
• Gain understanding of internal and vendor models, including liquidity models.
• Utilize Python, Business Intelligence tool(s), SQL, AI to build out independent risk management oversight, streamline and enhance both new and existing processes.
• Generate risk reports with value-add, concise conclusions for various stakeholders.
• Participate in other team initiatives such as large-scale projects, including new product initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, quantitative finance, computer science, data analytics or related degree;
• Master’s degree with some relevant experience is a plus;
• Experience with data analysis (SQL)s in relational databases;
• Working knowledge with Python, R or other analytical tools for large scale data analysis;
• Experience with a Business Intelligence tool is a plus;
• Strong technical writing and briefing skills;
• Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, work independently and also in a team environment;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.

Preferred qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in mathematics, computer science, information technology, economics, or finance;
• Understanding of business processes and associated analytics;
• Experience with machine learning is a plus (natural language processing and AI).

This role is based in our New York City location and is a hybrid role, with three days per week in office.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

   

Salary Range

$70k-$80k base salary + annual bonus target

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.