Equities Risk Manager - Quant & Systems Liaison

talisman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a quantitative trading firm with a global presence is seeking a Risk Manager for its Equities arm. The role focuses on developing and monitoring risk frameworks across U.S.

Equities and Equity Options, with emphasis on identifying emerging risks and enhancing controls. Responsibilities include partnering with the Head of Risk, conducting quantitative risk analyses such as stress tests and margin assessments, and collaborating with trading, technology, and compliance teams to address

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in trading risk, market risk, or related function within electronic trading
• Experience covering Equities and Equity Options is required
• Experience in proprietary trading, market making, or electronic trading business is highly preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment; communicating risk with traders is required
• Bachelor's degree in quantitative/technical field; graduate-level education is a plus
• Strong Python programming capabilities and experience working with data and relational databases

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Risk on developing and enhancing the risk framework
• Monitor trading activity and exposures across U.S. Equities and Equity Options
• Work with trading, technology, and external partners to investigate and resolve risk issues
• Enhance risk systems, limits, and controls with technology teams to reduce operational risk
• Perform quantitative risk analysis including stress testing, margin assessments, and model validation

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Graduate-level quantitative education

Tools

Relational Databases (SQL)

Job description

Our client, a quantitative trading firm with a global presence is seeking a Risk Manager for its Equities arm. The role focuses on developing and monitoring risk frameworks across U.S.

Equities and Equity Options, with emphasis on identifying emerging risks and enhancing controls. Responsibilities include partnering with the Head of Risk, conducting quantitative risk analyses such as stress tests and margin assessments, and collaborating with trading, technology, and compliance teams to address