Risk Analyst

Company Description

AB is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals, and private clients in major markets around the world. AB employs more than 500 investment professionals with expertise in growth equities, value equities, fixed income securities, blend strategies and alternative investments and, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, operates in more than 20 countries. AB's research disciplines include fundamental research, quantitative research, economic research, and currency forecasting capabilities. Through its integrated global platform, AB is well-positioned to tailor investment solutions for its clients. AB also offers independent research, portfolio strategy and brokerage-related services to institutional investors.

Position

We are seeking a Nashville-based Business Analyst to join our Institutional Investment Management Operations and Risk Team (IIM Ops/Risk). This role will play an integral part in mitigating risks within the Client Group, managing risk-related projects and leading initiatives to ensure positive outcomes for our Clients around the world. To be successful, the Analyst must collaborate with teams across the firm - Operations, Investments, and Compliance, to address new risks facing the industry, and ensure the Client Group is positioned for success.

Description

The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the operational risk framework for the Client Group
• Produce risk and control reporting and track risk items
• Coordinate risk and regulatory event inquiries on behalf of our clients
• Manage and maintain business continuity & recovery plans
• Project Manage key process enhancements for the CG

Qualifications

• Ideally 2-3 years of audit, investment management, project management, or banking experience
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in math, finance, or accounting, with academic excellence
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to explain complex information in an easily digestible manner
• Highly analytical mind with a strong attention to detail
• Superior written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with a minimum amount of oversight
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (Excel, SharePoint, OneNote)
• Working knowledge of SQL and Python is a plus

Client Group Overview

The Client Group has a presence in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and is composed of five main areas:

• Sales, Consultant Relations & Client Services works with financial intermediaries, consultants and institutions to offer diversified investment solutions that help clients build and preserve their wealth
• Business Development is a conduit to the firm's investment teams and supports our clients and internal business partners through investment-platform and product content, messaging, competitive analysis and education
• Product Strategy & Development designs, develops and manages the firm's global lineup of investment services, and considers clients' evolving needs to identify new opportunities
• Marketing promotes the firm and its services by creating, packaging and distributing content and messaging to engage diverse audiences through digital platforms and initiatives, strategic campaigns and events
• Business Transformation looks to evolve and scale our business, leveraging digital and data, to drive top-line growth and improve profitability

Location; City/State/Country: Nashville/TN/USA

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Nashville, Tennessee