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Risk & Performance Specialist
The position of Risk & Performance Specialist at Bank J. Safra Sarasin in Basel involves analyzing and reporting on risks and performance for various asset classes within asset management. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in risk and performance analysis, as well as proficiency in Python, SQL, and various financial tools.
Your role
As a Risk & Performance Specialist at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, you will be part of the Analytics & Business Solutions team, which is responsible for identifying, quantifying, analyzing, and reporting on performance and risk analyses for a wide range of asset classes in asset management. In addition, based on your assessments and reports, you will prepare meaningful analyses and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders, including portfolio managers and senior management.Your tasks
- Conduct independent ex-ante and ex-post risk analysis for equities, bonds, multi-asset, and alternative strategies
- Monitor portfolio risks, including VaR, tracking error, factor exposures, concentration limits, and liquidity risks
- Prepare and deliver cost allocation and contribution analyses
- Work with portfolio management, investment, and operations teams to ensure data integrity and timely reporting
- Contribute to the ongoing development of risk and performance measurement infrastructure, tools, and methods
Your profile
- Higher education (university or university of applied sciences) in finance or a related field
- FRM, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, or similar certifications are a plus
- 5+ years of practical experience in risk, performance, and investment analysis and products
- Experience with Bloomberg PORT Enterprise (or similar), Bloomberg, Morningstar Direct, and the MSCI Risk Suite is required
- Knowledge of Python and SQL is required
- A pragmatic approach to work, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to data accuracy
- Fluent English; fluency in German is a plus
Your advantages
- Entrepreneurial spirit in a family-run bank
- Central office locations in cities in Switzerland
- Above-average insurance coverage, fully covered by the bank
- Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance
- Global growth strategy and stable environment
- Competitive offer
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