Head of Risk- Caely Group

Caely; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Caely is seeking a Head of Risk to design and oversee a comprehensive risk management framework across market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk. You will ensure trading activity stays within risk appetite while supporting profitable growth, collaborating with trading, quant and tech teams to drive risk analytics and stress testing improvements.

The role requires strong expertise in financial markets and risk modelling, with the ability to make high-stakes decisions in fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science.
• Experience designing risk management frameworks and models.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the firm’s risk management framework across market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk.
• Lead risk limit setting and real-time exposure monitoring.
• Drive improvements in risk analytics, stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with trading, quant and technology teams to support decision-making.

Skills

Risk modelling

Financial markets

Decision making

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Finance/Economics degree

STEM degree

Job description

As Head of Risk you will be responsible for designing and overseeing the firm’s risk management framework across market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk. Ensures trading activity stays within defined risk appetite while supporting profitable growth.
Requires strong expertise in financial markets and risk modelling, with judgment and the ability to make high-stakes decisions in fast-paced environments. Works closely with trading, quant, and technology teams.
Leads risk limit setting, real-time exposure monitoring, system and control enhancements, and regulatory compliance. Drives improvements in risk analytics, stress testing, and scenario analysis to support firm-wide decision-making.
Conducted trade book analysis and risk monitoring, including position risk, counterparty risk, and VaR assessment. Managed counterparty and position limits, ensuring adherence to risk frameworks. Partnered closely with trading and research teams to support investment decisions and enhance risk management processes.

The Role

As Head of Risk, you will be responsible for building and leading the group end-to-end risk manageme...

The Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science,...

The Offer

Work in an inspiring, fast-growing commodity sectorCompetitive salary with a bonus schemeCollaborati...

Disclaimer

As part of our hiring process, you will be invited to our office to meet the team and your prospecti...