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Opportunity for an Associate in Global Clearing Risk at your New York office.
Drive market risk analysis, intraday risk management and margin methodologies in a leading finance firm.
JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
Members of the Prime Services Clearing Risk team assess, monitor and manage the market risk of multi-product, multi-asset portfolios in the listed markets on both an intraday and overnight risk basis. Our client base includes the largest Market-Maker, Broker-Dealer and Proprietary Trading firms, alongside institutional Fund Managers, Hedge Funds, and CTAs.
We are staffed globally with offices in New York, Chicago, London, Hong Kong and Bengaluru. The team partners with multiple divisions under the Prime Services umbrella including Sales, Client Service, Credit, Compliance, Legal, Operations and Technology to deliver a best-in-class risk management platform that enables the business to compete and thrive in a sustainable way. The interaction with numerous departments, clients and the diverse projects that ensue allow for a challenging, multi-dimensional and rewarding work environment.
Currently we are seeking an Associate level candidate to join the Clearing Risk team in the New York office. A successful candidate would be expected to:
- Perform risk analysis and deep dives into global multi-asset portfolios to assess market and liquidity risks
- Master risk-based margin methodologies and process
- Master the intraday risk management platform and process
- Work with key stakeholders to enhance existing risk management platforms and margin offering
- Validate and support daily risk management reports and margin calls
- Engage in innovative research tasks for the team and senior management
- Explain margin methodologies and the risk management process on sales calls with prospective and existing clients
- Engage with Exchanges & CCPs and advocate for improvements to margin methodologies and product design
- Work closely and effectively with Technology, Strats, Operations, Credit and Sales teams on implementation and deployment of enhancements to margin methodology, process and policy
- Supervise desk analysts and associates and help with training and knowledge transfer
Required Skills and Qualifications
Strong communicator with an ability to develop relationships with clients and across the firm
Strong quantitative and analytical skills. A degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred
Listed derivatives knowledge required. Experience with options strongly preferred. Previous trading or risk management experience at a Market-Maker/Proprietary trading firm a plus.
Knowledge of CCPs and their margin methodologies.
Demonstrated interest and knowledge of markets and ability to assess impact of macro trends and market events on client portfolios.
Strong writing, presentation and communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects and deliverables concurrently.
Functional knowledge of at least one programming language and SQL is beneficial.