Market Risk Analyst

Soros Fund Management•New York, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and analytical Market Risk Analyst to join our dynamic Risk Management team. This is a high-impact role offering broad exposure across asset classes and investment strategies, from traditional to alternative investments. You will engage directly with portfolio managers, contribute to the firm’s risk oversight framework, support portfolio construction decisions, and help shape our evolving risk infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity for a curious and intellectually agile individual to deepen their understanding of global markets, risk modeling, and investment strategy—while working in a collaborative environment alongside experienced risk professionals, technologists, and investment teams. You will play a meaningful role in influencing investment decisions and shaping risk culture through insightful analysis. We value continuous learning and offer opportunities to further develop your technical skills and market expertise in a team that embraces a growth mindset.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in risk management / modeling / quant role.
Strong academic background in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., Math, Engineering, Computer Science).
Proficiency in Python and SQL is required; experience building analytical tools is highly desirable.
Exceptional analytical reasoning skills, with the ability to derive clear conclusions from ambiguous data.
Natural problem solver, intellectually curious and intuitive.
Solid understanding of financial markets and instruments; familiarity with risk and valuation models.
Effective communicator (oral and written) - able to distill complex ideas into clear, actionable insights.
Self-starter with ability to work on multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with convex financial instruments, such as equity derivatives, is advantageous.
Familiarity with equity and macro factor models is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Build and enhance tools/dashboards/reports for risk monitoring and analysis.
Monitor exposures, risk metrics, P&L, and mandates; identify and communicate emerging risks.
Engage portfolio managers on limit process including setting new limits and managing breaches.
Analyze performance drivers across diverse investment strategies and provide insight into returns.
Support onboarding of new products and coordinate model enhancements with quant and tech teams.
Develop and improve methodologies for sensitivities, stress testing, scenario analysis, and liquidity risk.
Research quantitative framework used to guide portfolio construction and asset allocation process.
Respond to ad hoc risk inquiries and present findings to Portfolio Managers.
Partner with technology to transform risk tools and analytics into robust, scalable production systems.