Risk Internship

at  Citco

ABOUT CITCO:

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

• Responsible for timely and accurate custom and regulatory risk management and fund performance analytics reports - calculating, reviewing and monitoring specified risk metrics and risk adjusted fund indicators.
• Support clients and their investors in analysing report analytics.
• Support the new business process – onboarding new clients, assisting in the preparation of demos, marketing literature, maintaining demo risk system and product development (eg exploring/researching/bringing to market possible new revenue streams such as in response to emerging regulation).
• Involved in maintenance, prototyping and user acceptance testing of Citco’s in-house risk and performance system. For example, reviewing and validating risk models on VaR, leverage, liquidity and stress testing.
• Responsible for operational risk management – risk reporting process documentation; improve processes through increasing level of automation; ensure consistent application of CFS Policies and Procedures; identify and appropriately communicate potential internal and external operational risks.
• Assist relationship managers by participating in monthly calls or any escalation relating to day-to-day risk reporting issues; participate in communication/escalation aspects of complex issues resolution.
• Contribute to cross functional training initiatives.