Margin Operations (Overnight)

Kalshi

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Brokerage, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Futures, Legal, Liquidity, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reconciliation, Risk, Risk Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Surveillance, Telephone Skills, Time Tracking, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
2 days ago

Role RoadmapKalshi operates markets around the clock, and our margin and risk operations need to match. We're looking for a senior Margin Risk professional to own overnight operations, serving as the primary risk monitor during non‑standard hours when the rest of the team is offline. You'll be responsible for real‑time margin surveillance, escalation decisions, and keeping the platform's risk posture sound through the overnight session.This role sits at the intersection of risk management and operational execution. You'll work closely with our clearing, compliance, and technology teams.What You'll DoMonitor margin positions, exposure, and collateral levels across Kalshi's markets in real time during overnight hoursIdentify and elevate margin deficiencies, unusual position concentrations, and risk limit breaches in accordance with established thresholds and proceduresExecute margin calls and manage the end‑to‑end margin call lifecycle including issuance, tracking, and resolutionPerform end‑of‑day and overnight reconciliations across clearing accounts, ensuring accuracy of margin calculations and collateral postingsCoordinate with clearing members, counterparties, and custodians to resolve margin disputes and settlement issuesMonitor market activity and liquidity conditions overnight, flagging developments that could affect risk exposureMaintain and update risk operations runbooks, escalation procedures, and shift handoff documentationSupport the build‑out of automated monitoring tools and contribute to process improvements that reduce manual risk in overnight operationsWhat You Bring4–10+ years of experience in margin operations, clearing operations, or market risk at an exchange, clearinghouse, FCM, or broker‑dealerDeep familiarity with margin methodologies, initial margin, variation margin, intraday margin calls, and collateral managementExperience operating in a real‑time risk monitoring capacity, including making independent escalation decisions under pressureStrong understanding of cleared derivatives, futures, or event contracts and their associated risk mechanicsComfort working overnight or non‑standard hours as the primary risk operations coverageProficiency in Python, SQL, or similar tools for data analysis and monitoringExceptional attention to detail and the ability to stay sharp and decisive during high‑pressure overnight situationsStrong written communication skills — your shift handoffs and escalation memos need to be clear and actionableNYC Pay Transparency DisclosureSalary Range: $90,000 to $120,000 annually plus equity and benefits. This range reflects current market data for this role. Kalshi has minimal hierarchy and broad variance in experience levels within each title; if your compensation expectations exceed this range, we encourage you to reach out — we're always happy to discuss.Commitment to Equal OpportunityKalshi is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our mission and values, we'd love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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