Risk Manager - Options/Futures
Selby Jennings - chicago, IL
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Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm and market maker, allocating internal capital between discretionary, systematic and market-making strategies. This firm based in Chicago, was established over 15 years ago and prides itself on offering traders a platform with excellent resources and technology to generate returns.The firm is looking to hire a Sr. Risk Manager based in the US, ideally in Chicago to report directly into the CRO. This hire will work alongside traders to optimize their risk adjusted return on capital. The ideal candidate will have 5+ YOE in prop trading risk management, covering OptionsFutures.Summary:Work as deputy to CRO, engaging with Traders to analyze OptionsFutures markets across asset classes1st line risk control or trading activities across the businessUpdatemaintain daily risk processes, risk monitoring, interpret and develop risk metrics to shape their infrastructureWork directly with traders based in the US and other global trading locationsMarket risk monitoring for options market-makingQualifications:5+ YOE experience in proprietary trading risk managementSpecific coverage in equity or fixed income derivatives, particularly working with optionsfuturesExcellent communication skills, ability to work alongside traders and other FO personnelMaster's degree in finance or STEM-related subjectActively code in Python in your current roleComp: $200k - $300k + competitive bonus Location: Chicago preferred, open to other US locations (Remote)
Created: 2024-10-03