Risk Manager

grasshopper pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days leave

Mentorship opportunities

Insurance package

Pantry stocked

Dental & Wellness budget

Gym membership

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Grasshopper Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee risk across futures, options, forex and equity investments in a fast‑paced trading environment.

You will identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and work closely with trading and investment teams to provide actionable insights. The role calls for 2–3 years in risk management, strong analytical and programming abilities, and a good grasp of pre/post-trade controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–3 years in risk management with futures, options, forex and equity markets.
• Strong analytical and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments on futures, options, forex, and equities to identify portfolio risks.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and policies.
• Collaborate with investment and trading teams to provide risk insights and recommendations.
• Monitor market trends and changes affecting risk profile.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal risk policies.
• Prepare and present risk reports to senior management with exposures and actions.

Skills

Risk management

Futures & options

Forex

Equities

Analytical skills

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

Job description

About Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a quantitative trading technology provider based in Singapore. Our state-of-the-art technology, built from the ground up in-house, puts us at the forefront of developments in electronic trading. An unbroken record of consistency and profitability is underpinned by firm values of curiosity, empowerment and flexibility.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled Risk Manager with a strong background in futures and options, forex, and equity markets to join our team. You will play a critical role in our firm by managing and mitigating risk across our diverse investment portfolio. This position requires an analytical mindset and the ability to work independently to manage risks effectively.

As a key member of the Risk Team, you\'ll:

• Conduct risk assessments and analysis on futures and options, forex, and equity investments to identify potential risks to the portfolio.


• Develop and implement risk management strategies and policies to mitigate identified risks.


• Collaborate with investment and trading teams to provide risk insights and recommendations for risk mitigation.


• Monitor and report on market trends and changes that could impact the risk profile of the portfolio.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements related to risk management.


• Prepare and present risk reports to senior management, highlighting risk exposures, limits, and recommended actions.

We\'d love for you to have:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; Master\'s degree or professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) is a plus.


• 2 - 3 years in risk management, with specific expertise in futures and options, forex, and equity markets.


• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving and programming skills.


• Good understanding of Pre-Trade and Post-Trade Risk controls.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey risk assessments and recommendations.


• Ability to work independently

What we offer:

• 21 days annual leave


• An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, fostering mentorship opportunities and personal growth


• Comprehensive Insurance Package with extended coverage for dependents


• Well stocked pantry


• Annual Dental & Wellness budget


• Gym membership


• Competitive compensation

What you can expect working at Grasshopper:

At Grasshopper, you will be working in a diverse and dynamic environment with a flat hierarchy. With 95 employees and 15 nationalities working in an open office, communication is essential to performance. To keep our edge as the “small giant” of trading technology, we give employees a high level of autonomy and encourage them to get creative, take risks, make mistakes and learn from them. The sprint is on!

Grasshopper is an equal opportunity employer.