Head of Portfolio Risk & Analytics

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The Investment Research Group (IRG) Head of Portfolio Risk & Analytics will lead the development and application of quantitative frameworks that support portfolio construction, risk management, and investment research across the Wealth Management platform. This individual will oversee the design and implementation of robust analytical tools, leveraging market data, portfolio modeling, and advanced statistical techniques to enhance investment decision-making.

This role sits at the intersection of investment strategy, data science, and technology, and will partner closely with the CIO, Deputy CIO, Head of Investment Research, Head of Investment and Portfolio Strategy, and research analysts to deliver scalable, insight-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Quantitative Portfolio Construction & Risk Management

• Lead the development and oversight of quantitative risk frameworks for model portfolios, including factor exposures, scenario analysis, and stress testing
• Enhance portfolio construction methodologies using optimization techniques and risk-adjusted return frameworks
• Monitor and evaluate portfolio characteristics, ensuring alignment with investment objectives and risk tolerances
• Liaison with the broader CP Investment Portfolio Risk Management team
• Develop pacing frameworks and optimization models for private market allocations, including commitment pacing, liquidity forecasting, and vintage diversification

Portfolio Analytics & Monitoring

• Design, implement, and continuously improve portfolio analytics and reporting tools
• Oversee ongoing monitoring of portfolios, including performance attribution, factor analysis, and risk decomposition
• Partner with performance teams to enhance model portfolio and client reporting, improving accuracy, transparency, and insight delivery
• Develop proprietary performance/risk/exposure dashboards and reports to communicate insights to investment teams and stakeholders

Custom Portfolio Solutions

• Develop proprietary applications that the front office (RMs) can use to inform portfolio composition, sizing, and positioning
• Develop scalable frameworks for quantitative analytics for custom client portfolios

Quantitative Research & Screening

• Build and maintain quantitative screening tools for equities and ETFs, incorporating fundamental, technical, and factor-based signals
• Support investment idea generation through data-driven research and back-testing of strategies and portfolios

Capital Market Assumptions

• Conduct quantitative analysis to help inform capital market assumptions, including expected returns, volatility, and correlations across asset classes
• Collaborate on asset allocation to integrate quantitative insights into portfolio construction

Data & Process Automation

• Oversee the automation of portfolio data workflows, analytics, and charting processes
• Partner with technology teams to enhance data infrastructure, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and efficiency
• Implement best practices in data management and reproducible research

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., MS or PhD in Computational Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field) preferred
• 8–12+ years of experience in quantitative research, portfolio construction, or risk management within asset or wealth management
• Deep understanding of portfolio theory, factor models, and risk analytics
• Proficiency with market data and analytics platforms, such as Bloomberg Terminal and FactSet, including data extraction, analysis and integration into quantitative workflows
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB)
• Experience with portfolio optimization, back-testing frameworks, and large datasets
• Familiarity with private markets, commitment pacing, and liquidity modeling strongly preferred
• Experience with direct indexing, tax-aware investing, and customization strategies is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex quantitative concepts into actionable investment solutions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

   

Salary Range

Base salary $160,000 - $200,000 plus annual incentive

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

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