Investment Risk Analyst, M&G
Risk Analytics & Modelling
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International savings and investments company
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International savings and investments company
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly.
Role
Who you are
- Proven 4 years'+ experience in an investment risk, investment quant analytics, risk technology or a technical business analyst role at an asset management house or other financial services (asset management, banking, or insurance). [Essential]
- Strong Python and SQL skills, production-quality code, data pipelines, query optimisation, and working with large datasets. Experience with version control (Git/Azure DevOps) and disciplined development practices. [Essential]
- Understanding of investment risk concepts: VaR, stress testing, credit risk metrics, leverage, and performance attribution. [Essential]
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technology teams through the development lifecycle, writing business requirements, participating in solution design, and leading UAT. [Essential]
- Background in asset management, quantitative finance, or a related field, with a solid understanding of financial markets and fixed income products. [Essential]
- Experience with DataBricks, Spark, or cloud-based analytics platforms, and developing dashboards/reports using PowerBI or comparable tools. [Highly Desired]
- Understanding of derivatives (rates, inflation, credit) — their valuations, risk sensitivities, and how they are represented in risk models. [Highly Desired]
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) and an interest in applying automation to improve efficiency of risk processes. [Desired]
- Experience with Aladdin (BlackRock) or comparable enterprise risk platforms. Knowledge of UCITS/AIFMD regulatory reporting, leverage calculations, or fund oversight processes. [Desired]
- CFA, FRM, or equivalent qualification (or working towards). [Desired]
What the job involves
- The Investment Risk Analyst – Risk Analytics & Modelling reports to the Head of Investment Risk For Private Markets within the Investment Risk function. The role involves working closely with the Investment Risk team, Technology, and other relevant departments to build and maintain the analytical infrastructure, risk models, and production reporting that underpin investment and credit risk oversight across M&G's funds and mandates
- The role holder will develop and maintain production risk analytics, manage risk data and platform infrastructure, and support the governance of risk models. This is a hands-on technical role that combines risk domain knowledge with modern data engineering and analytics development skills
- Key responsibilities include maintaining risk data pipelines and quality standards; developing and operating production analytics in Python and DataBricks; building and maintaining PowerBI dashboards for governance, CRO reporting, and regulatory obligations; supporting risk model validation and backtesting; and providing analytics advisory services to Investment Risk Specialists
- Develop and maintain production risk analytics, risk-owned datasets, and PowerBI dashboards (supporting Investment Risk oversight processes, CRO reporting, and regulatory obligations), ensuring code quality, version control, data accuracy, and adherence to RAM development standards
- Support risk model governance, including the annual model appropriateness review, monthly VaR backtesting, and impact assessment of Aladdin risk model changes released by BlackRock
- Provide analytical support for new mandate and instrument onboarding, configuring risk analytics and validating outputs before go-live
- Collaborate closely with Technology to progress data and platform requirements through the software development lifecycle, including defining business requirements, participating in solution design, and leading user acceptance testing from a business perspective
- Support the wider Investment Risk team in the production of periodic risk reports and dashboards, and undertake ad hoc risk analysis in response to queries from Investment Risk Specialists, fund management, or client/sales teams
Application process
- End Date: September 9, 2026
- Recruiter: Helen Simons
Our take
Established through a merger with Prudential's UK and Europe operation in 2017, M&G has emerged as a leading savings and investment company. Combining five prominent brands under one umbrella - M&G Real Estate, M&G Investments, Pru, M&G Wealth, and Infracaptial - the company boasts a robust global financial services operation.
M&G's commitment to enhancing its platform's offerings is evident through substantial investments in service and support infrastructure. Innovations such as deep back-office integration, cloud-based customer relationship management tools, and e-signature software underscore the company's dedication to providing top-notch solutions.
Catering to a diverse clientele ranging from individuals to major enterprises, M&G continues to expand its international presence. It reported an impressive £1.8 billion in flows from open business in 2025, and continues to diversify and leverage advancements in AI and Big Data. This approach should help the company maintain its position as a key player in the ever-evolving landscape of savings and investment.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- 8% non-contributory pension plus up to 5% matching
- Life Assurance & Death in Service
- Support, feedback and development programmes to help you reach your full potential
- Flexible culture and ways of working
- Focus on health & wellbeing
- 30 days holiday as standard (excluding bank holidays), with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days
- Time off when you need it includes carer's leave, faith leave, grandparent leave and career breaks
- New parents receive up to 26 weeks of full pay while on leave
- 4-week back-to-work transition for new parents: work 80% of your contractual hours, be paid for 100%
- New parents can take family leave in flexible blocks within the first year of birth/adaoption
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Andrea Rossi
(Group CEO)Co-Founder & Director at REsustain. Former CEO of AXA, and was an FC Girondins de Bordeaux Board Member.
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