Fixed Income Investment Risk Analyst, Senior Specialist

at  Vanguard

FIXED INCOME INVESTMENT RISK ANALYST, SENIOR SPECIALIST

Investment Management & Finance Risk (IMFR) exists to promote risk-informed decisions with our business partners and ensure good governance on behalf of our investors. As trusted partners, we seek to provide trusted, objective advice; effective challenge and oversight; and hands-on problem solving. In this role, you will provide investment risk management expertise and analysis across equity funds in a global environment.
Provides investment risk management expertise and analysis across fixed income funds in a global environment. Implements investment risk management framework and strategies that align with the overall business goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of eight years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Professional certification (CFA, FRM) preferred.

Develops and implements an effective and efficient risk management infrastructure to manage, measure, monitor, and report aggregate global fixed income investment risk exposures. Provides thought leadership to improve the fixed income investment process and publishes value added research and insights. Develops and implements best practices for fixed income investment and business activities to control various risks. Provides guidance on fixed income investment risk management policies and procedures, limits, and guidelines. Uses a variety of analytical resources to develop and enhance existing risk-return analysis, including performance attribution, multifactor risk models, scenario analysis, and stress testing. Uses expertise and judgement to manage a broad range of potential investment risks for both existing fixed income funds and new product assessments. Develops clear, actionable insights to influence the fixed income investment management process and enhance risk-adjusted returns. Presents thorough, clear, and insightful analysis to senior leaders, portfolio managers, and traders. Develops and implements increasingly complex processes, tools, and techniques to evaluate and validate fixed income investments models and advance fixed income risk management capabilities. Implements ongoing model validation processes. Maintains deep understanding of financial markets, quantitative drivers, and general investment themes in order to bring an informed perspective to the risk management processes. Develops a deep understanding of Vanguard? fixed income investment management functional areas. Keeps abreast of current issues in business operations and incorporates changing business needs into risk analysis. Represents the investment management group to internal and external clients. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.