Risk Analyst

Job Summary

To support a dynamic algorithmic trading firm, the full-time Risk Analyst will manage the firm's VaR and risk systems, monitor trading exposures in real time, and execute stress tests while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Run and maintain the firm's VaR and risk systems, ensuring accurate capture and pricing of positions and strategies
• Monitor trading exposures against risk limits and escalate potential breaches promptly
• Prepare and distribute daily risk reports to senior management, covering key exposures and margin utilization

Required qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Value at Risk (VaR) methodologies and risk system management
• Hands-on experience with futures margining and FCM reconciliation
• Practical understanding of futures markets and listed options Greeks
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in risk at a prop trading firm, hedge fund, or futures clearing organization
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field