Hybrid Senior Investment Risk Analyst – Perpetual Asset Management presso Perpetual Asset Management

• L2 focussed Investment Risk with aspect of assisting in L1 Investment Risk

• More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave

• Flexible Work Environment: We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure work-life balance  

​Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.  

Perpetual Asset Management is a global multi-boutique asset management business offering an extensive range of specialist investment capabilities through seven boutiques and brands in key regions globally. Within Australia, Perpetual and Pendal have a broad range of capabilities across Australian and global equities, credit, fixed income, multi-asset and ESG. We have a growing presence in the US, UK and Europe through our brands Barrow Hanley, Trillium, JO Hambro, Regnan and TSW.

This role sits within the Investment Analytics & Risk team and provides critical support to Investment Risk functions across Perpetual and Pendal boutiques. You will contribute to the development and implementation of best-practice approaches in Investment Risk Analytics and Reporting. The team is responsible for Market, Liquidity, and Counterparty Risk reporting.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Investment Risk Analyst, you will gain exposure to a diverse business environment, a wide range of asset classes, and complex product structures within a multi-boutique model. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering recuring tasks and risk reports with accuracy and timeliness

• Contributing to the enhancement of Investment Risk monitoring, governance, reporting, data integrity, and over-the-counter instrument capture

• Ensuring the accuracy of risk related documentation, such as policies, standards, frameworks, and procedures

• Improving existing risk processes, controls, and engineer future-fit solutions

• Working with stakeholders and service providers to deliver key uplift objectives.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset. Ideally, you will have:

• Degree in Business, Commerce, Mathematics, or related field

• Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. CFA, FRM) highly regarded

• 5+ years in financial services, including 2+ years in Investment Risk

• Strong understanding of Australian Investment Risk regulations; offshore exposure a plus

• Experience across at least one of these asset classes: Fixed Income, Equities, Multi Asset

• Familiarity with derivatives

• Experience with third-party risk models and explaining risk drivers to stakeholders

• Advanced Excel skills essential; VBA, PowerBI, and FactSet desirable

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and time management abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Lists.

At Perpetual, we foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll be part of a team that values continuous improvement and empowers individuals to make a meaningful impact.

How we work  

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing

• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy

• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change

• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.