Risk Analyst: Real-Time Margin, VaR & Stress Testing

Futu Holdings Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Futu Holdings Limited is seeking a junior Risk Operations Associate to support real-time risk monitoring across client accounts and proprietary positions during U.S. overnight hours.

You will learn to use the CME Globex GC2 platform under senior supervision and help assess margin collateral adequacy and stress test results. Ideal candidates have a quantitative background, 0-2 years in financial services, and a strong interest in futures margin, VaR, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in financial services, trading operations, clearing, or related field.
• Basic understanding of futures contract structure, including how contracts are traded, settled, and delivered.
• Demonstrated interest in financial risk management through academic coursework, certifications in progress, personal study, or prior internship/work experience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions.
• A genuine willingness and enthusiasm to develop expertise in futures margin, risk monitoring, stress testing, VaR, position limits, collateral management, and all other aspects of FCM risk operations
• Ability to identify anomalies, discrepancies, and potential issues in large data sets and live market environments
• Ability to remain calm, think critically, and make prudent decisions during volatile or time-sensitive situations
• Ability to clearly articulate risk concerns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring real-time risk exposures across all client accounts and proprietary positions during U.S. overnight hours (TBD)
• Learn to operate and manage the CME Globex Credit Controls (GC2) platform under the guidance of senior risk staff
• Support the evaluation of margin collateral adequacy, including haircut application and concentration analysis
• Participate in end-of-day and intraday margin processes, gaining familiarity with initial margin, maintenance margin, and variation margin workflows
• Assist in conducting stress tests and reviewing VaR outputs, learning to interpret results and recommend risk actions
• Monitor position limits and flag potential breaches for review and escalation
• Learn and follow established risk escalation procedures, including documentation and communication protocols
• Investigate potential market data integrity issues under the direction of senior team members
• Prepare overnight risk reports and incident summaries for senior management review
• Participate in ongoing training sessions, self-study, and mentorship programs to accelerate professional development

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Economics / Mathematics / Engineering / Risk Management

Job description

Futu Holdings Limited is seeking a junior Risk Operations Associate to support real-time risk monitoring across client accounts and proprietary positions during U.S. overnight hours.

You will learn to use the CME Globex GC2 platform under senior supervision and help assess margin collateral adequacy and stress test results. Ideal candidates have a quantitative background, 0-2 years in financial services, and a strong interest in futures margin, VaR, and risk management.