Risk Manager

Previous risk management experience required; previous trading experience is a plus
Must have strong quantitative background and substantial data analysis experience
Previous experience using tools such as SQL, VBA, Python or R for data analysis and modeling; programming background helpful
Intuitive understanding of options pricing models and risk measures
Thorough understanding of equities and equities options trading
Experience building tools and reporting for risk or trading
Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills
Sound judgment and strong analytical skills essential
Must be proactive and able to work independently
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in quantitative field desirable
Previous experience understanding the US regulatory framework and working directly with US regulators (e.g., FINRA).
SIE and Series 99 certifications are preferred

Work with assigned trading businesses to parameterize their specific risks and monitor and measure trading activity
Define, establish and maintain risk frameworks for various trading strategies
Monitor daily trading activity according to established risk limits and assess risk exposures
Communicate risk-related information to Traders/Portfolio Managers
Provide risk-related reporting to senior management
Help advance robust approaches to risk management, including defining, building and using the necessary tools and reporting
Actively research and stay current on market dynamics, risk factors and real-world drivers of portfolio performance and risk