Trading Risk Associate
Job Description:
My client is expanding our in-business Risk and Reporting control function to support the growth of our high-frequency, algorithmic trading desks across crypto spot, derivatives, and volatility strategies.
As a Risk Associate, youll work directly with traders and quants, overseeing real-time market exposure, P&L, and risk metrics. This is a front-row seat to one of the fastest-moving environments in finance.
Responsibilities:
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Own daily P&L and risk monitoring with insightful commentary to traders and leadership
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Build automated dashboards and scripts to track positions, limits, and risk breaches in real-time
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Conduct VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, and liquidity risk reviews
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Draft and maintain risk frameworks for new and existing crypto trading products
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Collaborate across Trading, Quant, Finance, and Compliance to strengthen our risk control environment
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3+ years in Market Risk, Product Control, or Model Validation preferably with exposure to trading desks
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Strong working knowledge of Python and SQL you love to automate and analyze
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Familiarity with crypto or traditional derivatives products (spot, futures, options)
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Quantitative degree (Math, Finance, Engineering). FRM/CQF/CFA a plus
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Detail-oriented and hands-on you take ownership from problem to solution