Risk Manager

The Hartford•Hartford, CT

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Risk Manager, Investment Risk, is a senior subject-matter leader on the ALM, Credit and Market Risk team, providing independent risk oversight across The Hartford’s Alternative Asset and Corporate Credit portfolios, especially Private Equity/LP Funds, Private Credit, and public and private Corporate Credit. The role develops and communicates forward-looking risk views and translates analysis into actionable conclusions for senior management. It sets analytical direction for assigned portfolios, leads the development of risk assessment and stress-testing capabilities, and provides technical oversight and development for a junior analyst. The position requires independent evaluation of assumptions, analysis of risks across sectors and asset classes, and identification of implications for The Hartford’s investment portfolio and risk profile. It also uses AI-enabled tools, analytics, and automation to improve risk identification and analytical capabilities. The position is based in Hartford, Connecticut, and follows a full-time hybrid schedule: in office Tuesday through Thursday and remote Monday and Friday.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in investment risk, market risk, credit risk, or a related analytical role.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel, Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin, Tableau, or similar tools.
Excellent communication skills with senior leaders and key business partners.
Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable conclusions.
Solid understanding of fixed income markets, corporate credit, Alternative Assets, and investment risk drivers.
Curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, and ownership.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Portfolio management or rating agency experience.
Experience using AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, or automation.
A degree in a quantitative discipline and/or credentials such as CFA or FRM.

Responsibilities

Assess risk across The Hartford’s Alternative Asset and Corporate Credit portfolios, developing independent, forward-looking views and identifying vulnerabilities, concentrations, and emerging risks.
Lead the development and enhancement of risk assessment frameworks to identify key risk drivers, deteriorating trends, concentrations, and downside risks, and translate findings into actionable conclusions.
Enhance measurement, aggregation, and monitoring of portfolio exposures, identifying risks and portfolio implications not apparent through individual sector analysis.
Lead stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate tail risk, collateral sensitivity, asset performance, concentrations, and correlated portfolio risks.
Lead market surveillance and thematic risk analysis, translating market, sector, and portfolio developments into forward-looking risk insights.
Use AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics, and automation to improve risk identification, surveillance, analytical capabilities, and early-warning indicators.
Partner with investment teams and business partners to provide independent risk perspectives, assess key assumptions, and identify areas for deeper analysis or heightened monitoring.
Advise senior leaders on investment risk implications of market events, portfolio developments, and ad-hoc analyses, providing clear, timely conclusions and recommendations.
Develop scalable surveillance, reporting, and analytical capabilities that improve the quality, consistency, efficiency, and transparency of risk insights.
Provide hands-on technical leadership and support a junior analyst’s development, ensuring the quality and accuracy of analyses and deliverables and guiding interpretation of results.