Director, Risk

Quant Blueprint LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity

Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling

100% coverage of medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous paid parental leave

401K and Roth 401K retirement plans

Profit sharing plan

Long- and short-term disability

Job summary

Quant Blueprint LLC in Chicago is seeking a risk manager to oversee multiple products and collaborate with traders to improve strategies. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in electronic market-making and strong communication skills.

The position offers a highly competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision. Additional perks include paid time off, retirement plans, and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing risk on an electronic market-making desk.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation.
• Ability to perform trade analysis and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk and execution across multiple products.
• Conduct product-specific research to identify risks.
• Collaborate with engineers and traders on strategies.

Skills

Risk management

Trade analysis

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Analytical skills

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Manage risk and execution across multiple products.
• Manage parameters that affect option pricing.
• Conduct product‑specific research to identify idiosyncratic risks.
• Identify macro catalysts within your names.
• Identify and investigate trades using our analysis tools and logs.
• Collaborate with desk engineers and traders to improve current strategies and applications.
• Must be able to work in our Chicago Loop office 5 days a week.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of managing risk on an electronic market‑making desk.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform trade analysis and identify solutions.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable.
• Commitment to learning and innovation.
• Excellent analytical skills.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Wolverine Benefits

• Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
• Generous paid parental leave
• Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
• Profit sharing plan
• Long‑ and short‑term disability

Professional Development

• In‑house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
• Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment

About Us

Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value‑added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.