Charles River
Financial Services
PrincipalConsultant(PerformanceandRisk)
“Principal Consultant (Performance and Risk) at Charles River. Skills: Performance and Risk, Risk implementations, Risk analytics. Lead CRIMS Risk implementations. Contribute to CRIMS Risk implementations”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8-10 years of experience in Financial / Software Services industry, Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business/Mathematical Finance, Economics or Computer Science, Proven experience implementing mission-critical risk solutions, Hands-on experience with investment management software, Knowledge of SQL, Knowledge of FIX protocol, Knowledge of Crystal Reports, Experience with risk analytics job scheduling and troubleshooting, Ability to work with cross-functional teams on risk and attribution projects, Expertise in risk analytics, Expertise in scenario analysis, Expertise in portfolio optimization, Expertise in regulatory risk reporting, Capture risk requirements, Document Alpha solution design, Multi-asset class support for single security analytics, Equity, fixed income and Multi-asset class risk factor models, Factor attribution, Econometric and Factor scenario analysis and stress testing, VaR/Tail Risk, Ex-Post Risk, Portfolio Optimization, Liquidity Risk, Regulatory Risk, Regime and Trend Analysis, Risk Compliance Monitoring, Design Risk Operational controls
Nice to Have
FRM certification, CFA certification, Experience supporting risk analytics and attribution solutions for global clients, Familiarity with liquidity risk, Familiarity with regulatory risk, Familiarity with risk compliance monitoring, Advanced degree, Industry certification
What You'll Do.
Lead CRIMS Risk implementations
Contribute to CRIMS Risk implementations
Analyze customer requirements
Deliver tailored solutions
Conduct presentations
Execute proof-of-concept projects
Educate customers on CRIMS methodologies
Advise on best practices
Monitor requirements for enhancements
Communicate product improvements
Contribute to software quality
Assist Professional Services team
Capture risk requirements
Interact with Portfolio Managers
Interact with Investment teams
Interact with Risk teams
Document Alpha solution design
Design Risk Operational controls
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Professional Services team
Communication Scope
Presentations
Process & Methodology
Implementation project
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