Equity Derivatives Risk Manager—Quant & Automation

All Options; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) employer contributions

In-house meals and snacks

Monthly team drinks and festivities

Job summary

All Options is seeking a Risk Manager in Austin, TX to oversee daily market risk for equity derivatives, partnering with traders and banks. You’ll stress-test assumptions, optimize capital allocation, and support deployment of quantitative strategies on day one.

The role includes designing and implementing risk management frameworks, improving risk processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong analytical mindset and collaborative pace are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in an equity derivatives trading firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as STEM, Statistics, Economics, or Finance.
• Hands-on understanding of equity and derivatives trading.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to design and implement risk management frameworks.
• Independent thinker with clear communication.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality of work.
• Team player in a fast-paced trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily market risk management for equity derivatives with traders and banks.
• Monitor risk concentrations, clearing requirements, and unusual trades.
• Improve risk frameworks and automated monitoring tools, focusing on automated strategies.
• Design, improve, and operate market risk frameworks and Python-based tools.
• Assess and sign off on new trading strategies and algorithms.
• Develop the risk-control framework with focus on trading and technology.
• Advise on capital and liquidity allocation and usage of strategies.

Skills

Equity derivatives trading

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Python programming

Risk management design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM/Statistics/Economics/Finance

Job description

All Options is seeking a Risk Manager in Austin, TX to oversee daily market risk for equity derivatives, partnering with traders and banks. You’ll stress-test assumptions, optimize capital allocation, and support deployment of quantitative strategies on day one.

The role includes designing and implementing risk management frameworks, improving risk processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong analytical mindset and collaborative pace are essential.