Risk Manager | Prop Trading Firm

Selby Jennings Ltd
  • Chicago, IL
    20 days ago

    Job Description

    A globally recognized quantitative Proprietary Trading Firm is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to join its front office-facing risk team. This individual will work directly with traders, quantitative researchers, and technology teams to oversee risk across a sophisticated Delta One trading business.

    Risk managers are viewed as business partners rather than a traditional control function, providing direct exposure to traders, researchers, and senior leadership. As a result, candidates must possess strong communication skills and excellent market knowledge. The hiring team is seeking an individual with extensive experience in Delta One products who is eager to join a highly dynamic team and contribute meaningfully to the business.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Partner closely with trading desks to monitor and manage market, liquidity, and portfolio risks.

    • Evaluate new trading strategies, products, and markets, providing risk analysis and recommendations.

    • Develop and enhance risk analytics, stress-testing frameworks, and reporting tools.

    • Utilize Python and quantitative methods to improve risk processes and infrastructure.

    • Collaborate with senior stakeholders across trading, quantitative research, and technology.

    Requirement

    • 5+ years of experience in Market Risk, Quantitative Risk, or Front Office Risk Management at a top tier investment bank or market maker

    • Experience covering equities, ETFs, futures, or other exchange-traded products

    • Strong understanding of Delta One products and related risk factors.

    • Advanced Python skills and a quantitative mindset.

    • Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Skills

    • Bank Stress Testingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Futuresunmatched
    • Investment Servicesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Liquidityunmatched
    • Market Trackingunmatched
    • Office Managementunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Quantitative Researchunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Technical Researchunmatched

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