Portfolio Construction & Risk Strategist

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 65+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

The Finance team keeps Revolut moving with clarity and confidence. From accounting to strategic support, they work across the business to assess risk, guide decisions, and drive growth. Their insight shapes everything from daily operations to long-term plans and plays a key role in how we scale.

​​We’re looking for a Portfolio Construction & Risk Strategist to develop and implement an evolving portfolio of assets, taking on real investment risk through thoughtful portfolio construction. You'll be designing systems that scale while driving innovation at the intersection of investing and technology.

Up to shape what’s next in finance? Let’s get in touch.

What you'll be doing

• Researching, designing, and enhancing Revolut’s portfolio construction and risk management frameworks, including optimisation logic, risk models, and allocation methodologies
• Developing and implementing systematic portfolio construction and rebalancing logic across asset classes, ensuring scalability, robustness, and efficiency
• Building and refining quantitative models for scenario analysis to generate alpha in forecasting
• Conducting empirical research on alpha combination and capital allocation to maximise portfolio efficiency improve diversification techniques, and deliver consistent risk-adjusted returns
• Collaborating with technologists to industrialise portfolio logic, building resilient data pipelines, simulation tools, and automation frameworks that power daily portfolio generation
• Performing portfolio risk monitoring and performance attribution, generating insights for investment decisions and client reporting
• Shaping how Revolut takes and manages risk across global portfolios
• Operating with high ownership and impact in a fast, data-driven environment

What you'll need

• 6+ years of experience constructing multi-asset portfolios
• Hands-on programming experience in Python, including use of core libraries (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, etc.)
• Expertise in portfolio optimisation or risk modelling within a multi-asset or systematic investment context
• A solid understanding of portfolio theory, factor models, diversification, and risk budgeting
• Knowledge of portfolio analytics and performance tools (Bloomberg PORT, FactSet, Morningstar Direct, Barra, etc.)
• Familiarity with performance attribution and exposure analysis
• Experience translating quantitative models into actionable investment decisions

Nice to have

• An educational background in a quantitative discipline
• A CFA
• Experience designing robust, production-ready tech tools

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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