Head of AI-Driven Trading Risk

Confidential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in New York is seeking an experienced AI leader to enhance their risk technology function. The role focuses on redesigning market risk infrastructure while integrating AI-driven analytics across global platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in risk technology and proven skills in applying AI/ML to complex financial systems. This high visibility position will require close collaboration with key stakeholders and aim to reshape risk management within the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk technology, quantitative risk, or trading systems.
• Background in banks, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or high-frequency environments.
• Strong understanding of market risk, portfolio risk, and intraday exposure management.
• Proven experience applying AI/ML to financial or risk-related problems.
• Ability to operate credibly with senior PMs, risk leadership, and technologists.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a modern, scalable risk technology stack.
• Integrate real-time risk analytics across trading desks, strategies, and asset classes.
• Embed machine learning and advanced analytics into risk monitoring and decision support.
• Re-engineer legacy risk workflows to eliminate manual processes and latency.
• Work closely with Traders/Portfolio Managers, Risk Managers, Quants, and Technology teams.

Skills

Risk technology

AI/ML application

Technical fluency (Python, data platforms, cloud)

Market risk understanding

Stakeholder influence

Job description

A leading trading firm in New York is seeking an experienced AI leader to enhance their risk technology function. The role focuses on redesigning market risk infrastructure while integrating AI-driven analytics across global platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in risk technology and proven skills in applying AI/ML to complex financial systems. This high visibility position will require close collaboration with key stakeholders and aim to reshape risk management within the organization.