HOW TO APPLY
Please send resume to: Careers@payden.com
Reference: RALA0225-DCE
Subject: (Your Name, Position Title, and Reference)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Payden & Rygel is one of the largest independently owned global investment management firms. We offer a full array of investment strategies and products, including fixed income, equity, and balanced portfolios as well as open-end mutual funds and offshore funds, to a varied client base around the world. While we have grown and expanded considerably since our inception in 1983, we remain committed to our mission of providing customized investment management solutions that focus on each client's specific needs and objectives.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Serve as the "go-to" expert for risk platform support, providing knowledge and assistance to strategy teams and other Risk Team members in the following areas:
- Risk Dashboards
- Performance Attribution
- Scenario Analysis
- Risk Exposure Concentrations, at strategy and firm levels
- Model Updates
- Liquidity and Transaction Cost Estimates/Swing Factors
- Conduct daily verification of the quality and consistency of single security analytics, both produced by third-party vendors or internally maintained.
- Provide transition expertise for new account setups, account changes, and index changes within the risk platform.
- Manage open issues and risk systems support with third-party risk system vendors and build rapport with high-contact vendors.
- Ensure timely and consistent generation and interpretation of regulatory reports, while adapting to regulatory changes.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- In-depth understanding of performance attribution.
- Skilled in security assumptions and data checks.
- Well-versed in liquidity models and the building blocks of liquidity determinations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in Aladdin, including multiple interfaces (Explore/PRT/GP/Anser).
- Up to 3 years of experience in risk management, financial analysis, or a related field (internships and coursework can count towards experience).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- CFA or a willingness to pursue the CFA is required
We offer competitive compensation comprised of salary, discretionary bonus, and 401k/profit-sharing based on level of experience and skills brought to bear as well as full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Our employees work together in our Los Angeles office, benefiting from our collaborative, team-oriented culture that has been the foundation of our success. We have always been a firm that has awarded flexibility to our employees.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Payden & Rygel is an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. Payden does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
