Finance, Risk Analyst, Vice President & Associate

BTIG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BTIG, a global financial services firm, seeks a Risk Analyst in its New York office to strengthen market risk governance, with emphasis on oversight, controls, and analytics across equities and derivatives. The role partners with Trading, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Technology to advance reporting, automation, and risk surveillance while supporting margin and collateral processes.

Candidates should have 5+ years of market risk experience, strong data skills (Python/SQL), and familiarity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in market risk and/or front-to-back risk management within a financial services firm; equities and derivatives exposure required.
• Strong understanding of market risk concepts (VaR, stress testing, scenario/sensitivity analysis); familiarity with RWA concepts a plus.
• Working knowledge of margin methodologies and collateral processes (IM/VM); OCC SPAN familiarity preferred; ability to analyze margin drivers and exceptions (forecasting not required).
• Experience with risk systems and trading platforms, including resolving position/valuation/data issues and partnering on system enhancements.
• Proficiency in data analysis and automation (Python and/or SQL strongly preferred; advanced Excel/VBA a plus).
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to work cross-functionally in a controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report risk metrics including VaR, stress testing, scenario/sensitivity analysis, and RWA concepts.
• Track exposures, limits, and concentrations across equities/derivatives; investigate and elevate breaches and emerging risks.
• Manage daily margin and collateral processes (IM/VM), including margin calls, dispute resolution, collateral eligibility/haircuts, substitutions, and exception escalation.
• Apply and support margin methodologies including OCC SPAN; analyze drivers of margin changes and support risk oversight.
• Work across risk management systems and trading platforms to validate positions/valuations, reconcile breaks, and support UAT/system enhancements.
• Build and automate risk reporting and controls using data analysis and programming.

Skills

Market risk

Python

SQL

Excel

VBA

Tools

Risk systems

Job description

Job Purpose

BTIG seeks a Risk Analyst in the New York office to support the Firm’s risk management function, with an emphasis on market risk oversight, controls, and risk analytics across global equities and derivatives. In this role, you will partner closely with Trading, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Technology to strengthen risk governance, surveillance, reporting, and automation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and report risk metrics including VaR, stress testing, scenario/sensitivity analysis, and RWA concepts (as applicable).
• Track exposures, limits, and concentrations across equities/derivatives; investigate and elevate breaches and emerging risks.
• Manage daily margin and collateral processes (IM/VM), including margin calls, dispute resolution, collateral eligibility/haircuts, substitutions, and exception escalation.
• Apply and support margin methodologies including OCC SPAN; analyze drivers of margin changes and support risk oversight (forecasting is not required).
• Work across risk management systems and trading platforms to validate positions/valuations, reconcile breaks, and support UAT/system enhancements.
• Build and automate risk reporting and controls using data analysis and programming.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in market risk and/or front-to-back risk management within a financial services firm; equities and derivatives exposure required.
• Strong understanding of market risk concepts (VaR, stress testing, scenario/sensitivity analysis); familiarity with RWA concepts a plus (as applicable).
• Working knowledge of margin methodologies and collateral processes (IM/VM); OCC SPAN familiarity preferred; ability to analyze margin drivers and exceptions (forecasting not required).
• Experience working with risk systems and trading platforms, including resolving position/valuation/data issues and partnering on system enhancements.
• Proficiency in data analysis and automation (Python and/or SQL strongly preferred; advanced Excel/VBA a plus).
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to work cross-functionally in a controlled environment.
• Must be authorized to work full time in the U.S., BTIG does not offer sponsorship for work visas of any type.
• No phone calls please, the applicant will be contacted within two weeks if successful.

About BTIG

BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income, currency and commodities. The firm’s core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. BTIG is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation

• BTIG offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Salary range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, years of applicable experience, skills, qualifications, licensure and certifications, and other business and organization needs.
• The current estimated base salary range for this role is $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year. Please note that certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus or overtime.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BTIG, LLC (“BTIG”) is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetics, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), age, physical or mental disability, marital, parental and/or familial status, veteran status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are based on business need, qualifications and merit.