risk & quantitative finance

please contact

Andrew Cook: andrew.cook@pembertonsearch.com, +44 (0) 207 280 9641 

overview

In the current market, Risk and Quantitative Finance remains central to the vast majority of clients’ ongoing concerns.  Finding itself under closer scrutiny both internally and externally concerning liquidity, regulatory and/ or governance issues there is greater emphasis than ever on ensuring that firms’ are appropriately staffed.

In light of recent market events, we have identified a purposeful change in focus when it comes to recruitment.  As firms shift away from trading highly complex and structured products the resultant demand in risk will be for experienced, not quantitative staff.  In quantitative finance, demand for talent has fallen overall with some selective hiring remaining.

Overall, the simple economics of supply vs. demand ensures that the market remains busy, if a little too competitive resulting in multiple offer scenarios, aggressive counter offering and complex "closes" becoming commonplace.

The Risk and Quantitative Finance practice was established in May 2007 at the inception Pemberton Search.  Based in London, the team uses a research focused approach coupled with long established networks to achieve its enviable track record of delivery.  With over 15 years experience, the team executes mandates at Managing Director to Vice President level in the following areas of expertise: Market Risk, Quantitative Credit Risk, Credit Exposure Measurement, Risk Analytics, Operational Risk and Quantitative Analysis.

Our client base is located across Europe and the Middle East and includes Investment Banks, Retail / Commercial Banks, Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, Risk Management Consultancies and Insurance Companies.

 completed mandates

  • Global Head of Equities Market Risk, European IB
  • Global Head of FX Market Risk, European IB
  • Head of Equity Derivatives Market Risk, US IB
  • Head of Equity Derivatives Market Risk Europe, US IB
  • Head of Credit Derivatives Market Risk, European IB
  • Head of Exotic Rates & Commodities Market Risk, US IB
  • European Head of Operational Risk, European IB
  • Credit Exposure Management, European IB
  • Global Markets Credit Risk Manager, US IB
  • Senior Project Manager, Risk Change Management, European IB
  • Credit Business Change Manager, Credit Risk Management, European IB
  • Quantitative Credit Risk Manager, European IB
  • Director, Risk Projects & Data Integrity, European IB
  • Director, Liquidity Risk Manager, European IB
  • Head of Credit Risk Analytics, Singapore
  • Head of Model Validation, IB, Singapore