Risk Manager

Radley James; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Radley James is assisting a leading global financial services firm in London to recruit an experienced Prime Brokerage Risk Manager. The role focuses on monitoring client portfolio risk across equities, fixed income and derivatives, and involves overseeing margin and stress testing frameworks.

You will act as a key contact for clients on risk-related matters and collaborate with trading, technology, and product teams to deliver robust risk solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Prime Brokerage Risk or trading risk.
• Strong knowledge of equities, fixed income and derivatives.
• Experience with margin methodologies, stress testing, and portfolio risk management.
• Proficient in Python and/or SQL.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client portfolio risk across equities, fixed income and derivatives.
• Oversee margin methodologies and stress testing frameworks.
• Act as a primary risk contact for clients on risk-related matters.
• Collaborate with trading, technology, and product teams.
• Provide broad exposure to global markets.

Skills

Portfolio risk management

Equities

Fixed income

Derivatives

Python

SQL

Stakeholder management

Client-facing communication

Job description

I am working with a Leading global financial services firm seeks an experienced Prime Brokerage Risk Manager to join its growing London team.

You’ll be responsible for monitoring client portfolio risk across equities, fixed income and derivatives, overseeing margin and stress testing frameworks, and acting as a key contact for clients on risk-related matters. The role offers broad exposure to global markets and close collaboration with trading, technology and product teams.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in Prime Brokerage Risk, Trading Risk, or a related function
• Strong knowledge of equities, fixed income and derivatives
• Experience with margin methodologies, stress testing and portfolio risk management
• Python and/or SQL skills preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills