Associate Director, Risk & Margin (Fintech)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Risk & Margin (Fintech): Overseeing daily margin activities and ensuring regulatory compliance within a cloud-native clearing and custody system with an accent on collateral management and regulatory frameworks. Focus on optimizing risk workflows, implementing automation, and managing complex financial instruments.

Location: Must be based in Chicago, New York, or Tampa. Work format is hybrid (in-office 4 days per week).

Salary: $125,000–$170,000 (Base Salary)

Company

hirify.global is a diversified financial services firm modernizing the brokerage ecosystem with a proprietary cloud-native clearing and custody platform.

What you will do

• Manage the daily calculation, issuance, and settlement of margin calls.
• Oversee collateral management, including eligibility assessments, optimization, and allocation.
• Ensure strict adherence to global financial regulations and internal house policies.
• Develop and implement the firm’s overall risk framework and technology roadmap.
• Partner with Technology, Operations, and Legal teams to execute new product launches.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline risk processes and reduce operational risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Methods, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in margin management, risk management, or collateral operations within a major financial institution.
• Deep expertise in regulatory frameworks including Federal Reserve Regulation T, FINRA 4210, CFTC, and SEC 18a-3.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end front-to-back office processes related to trading and clearing.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Expertise in risk metrics (VaR, stress testing, PFE) and margin methodologies (SIMM, SPAN).
• Experience with specialized risk management systems or collateral management platforms.
• Strong knowledge of global derivatives markets and secured financing transactions.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages including company equity and 401k matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Gender-neutral parental leave.
• In-office perks: lunch stipends, fully stocked kitchens, and happy hours.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture focused on diversity of ideas and experiences.