Risk Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Risk Manager (Fintech): Managing real-time risk for global trading operations with an accent on evaluating trading strategies, market exposure, and control frameworks. Focus on collaborating with front-office and technology teams to ensure robust risk metrics, trade lifecycle integrity, and operational stability in a high-pressure environment.

Location: Must be based in Chicago or New York (Onsite)

Salary: $125,000–$200,000 USD

Company

A global proprietary trading firm committed to world-class research, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative innovation in financial markets.

What you will do

• Serve as an onsite operational risk partner by monitoring exposure limits, guardrails, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate with Market Risk and front-office teams to review stress scenarios and align on risk assumptions.
• Conduct daily and intraday risk monitoring to identify and escalate concentrations, anomalies, or control exceptions.
• Liaise with brokers, clearing firms, and exchanges regarding margin, financing, and market access controls.
• Triage trade-lifecycle issues including capture, allocations, reconciliations, and connectivity.
• Automate reporting and query datasets using Python, SQL, and Excel to support risk initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a risk or trading role at a prop trading firm, hedge fund, asset manager, or investment bank.
• Hands-on experience with at least one liquid asset class such as Equities, Futures, FX, Rates, or Options.
• Strong proficiency in technical tools including Python, SQL, and advanced Excel for data validation and analysis.
• Operational risk fluency across the trade lifecycle, market access, and exchange connectivity.
• Ability to interpret outputs from risk models like VaR, beta, and factor exposures.
• Must be based in Chicago or New York with an onsite work requirement.

Nice to have

• CFA, FRM, or similar professional credentials.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg or similar financial data tools.
• Experience with prime brokerage, clearing, or margin workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility based on performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Paid parental leave and generous paid time off policies.
• Wellness programs and support for a collaborative, high-performance work environment.