Arbitrage Risk Manager (Multi-Strategy) | Paragon Alpha

Arbitrage Risk Manager (Multi-Strategy)

Permanent

Portfolio Management

New York

An established investment platform is seeking an experienced professional to join its risk function, supporting a diversified set of trading strategies across global markets. The role focuses on evaluating and enhancing risk oversight across a range of liquid and semi-liquid instruments.

Head of Risk Recruitment

Robert Murphy

rmurphy@paragonalpha.com

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform regular analysis of portfolio exposures across equities, corporate credit, and derivative instruments
  • Collaborate closely with the front office, senior risk leadership, and investment professionals
  • Develop a strong understanding of both thematic and fundamental drivers across multiple investment approaches
  • Refine and enhance risk frameworks, tools, and reporting to improve portfolio oversight and transparency
  • Contribute to recurring risk discussions, providing insights into portfolio positioning and emerging risks
  • Support broader risk initiatives, including analytics development and cross-strategy reviews as required

Candidate Profile

  • Demonstrated experience with credit-focused strategies, including complex instruments such as convertibles
  • Familiarity with event-driven equity approaches (e.g. corporate actions, special situations, index-related opportunities)
  • Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics, physics, economics, or finance)
  • Approximately 7+ years of relevant experience within financial markets (risk, research, trading, or portfolio management)
  • Clear and confident communicator, comfortable interacting across teams and seniority levels
  • Working knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. Python, C++, Java, or similar)
  • Strong analytical mindset with a practical, solutions-oriented approach
  • High attention to detail and strong ownership of deliverables
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