Head of Market Risk for US Credit Trading, Executive Director

Location: Madison Ave Corp, United States. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

Base pay range: $240,000–$300,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global is a global financial services organization undergoing a technology-driven, customer-centric transformation.

What you will do

• Lead market risk management for US-traded credit products, including investment-grade and high-yield corporates, leveraged loans, emerging markets bonds, cash products, and derivatives.
• Oversee risk management for hybrid credit products such as convertibles and XVA, as well as US corporate bond and convertible underwriting.
• Manage new product onboarding, applicable policies and procedures, and infrastructure projects supporting the credit business.
• Manage relationships with US and European regulators, including regulatory audits.
• Lead regulatory projects applicable to credit trading businesses, including FRTB US and GMS.
• Implement AI tools within the market risk function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 12+ years of experience in risk management or controls.
• In-depth understanding of hybrid credit products, cash and derivatives, and related hedging instruments.
• Ability to advise trading desks on risk taking, risk mitigation, and regulatory capital usage.
• Knowledge of market risk methodologies including VaR, SVAR, expected shortfall, CCAR, stress testing, and GMS, with strong quantitative skills in statistics, probability theory, and derivatives valuation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently across businesses, functions, geographies, and lines of defense.

Nice to have

• Graduate degree in a quantitative field.
• Basic knowledge of AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
• Established work history or equivalent experience gained through training, military service, or education.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive rewards package based on skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and location.
• Benefits designed to support employees, families, and long-term well-being.
• Strong risk culture emphasizing proactive and responsible risk management.
• Inclusive and accessible application process with disability accommodations available.