Prime Services Clearing Risk Associate (Fintech)

TL;DR

Prime Services Clearing Risk Associate (Finance): Assessing and managing market risk of multi-asset portfolios for institutional clients with an accent on margin methodologies and intraday risk monitoring. Focus on performing deep-dive risk analysis, optimizing risk management platforms, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance margin offerings.

Location: Must be based in the New York office

Company

A global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management.

What you will do

• Perform risk analysis and deep dives into global multi-asset portfolios to assess market and liquidity risks.
• Manage intraday risk and implement risk-based margin methodologies and processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Credit, Compliance, and Technology teams to enhance risk management platforms.
• Validate daily risk management reports and handle margin calls.
• Conduct innovative research and explain risk methodologies during calls with prospective and existing clients.
• Supervise and provide training and knowledge transfer to desk analysts and associates.

Requirements

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, preferably with a degree in a quantitative discipline.
• Required knowledge of listed derivatives and CCP margin methodologies.
• Ability to assess the impact of macro trends and market events on client portfolios.
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills for relationship development.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deliverables concurrently.
• Must be located in New York, NY.

Nice to have

• Experience with options is strongly preferred.
• Previous trading or risk management experience at a Market-Maker or Proprietary trading firm.
• Functional knowledge of SQL and at least one programming language.

Culture & Benefits

• Challenging, multi-dimensional work environment with exposure to diverse projects.
• Interaction with a high-profile client base, including the largest Market-Makers, Hedge Funds, and CTAs.
• Global collaboration across offices in New York, Chicago, London, Hong Kong, and Bengaluru.