Junior Risk Manager: Build & Scale Discretionary Risk

Financeroles; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarepoint Capital is hiring a Junior Risk Manager to help develop a structured risk management culture across the discretionary trading business. You will work with researchers and traders to ensure risk is properly managed and aligned with Investment Committee guidance.

The role involves integrating risk controls, analyzing portfolio risk, and supporting portfolio construction. A quantitative background and strong communication skills are required; there is potential for discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative/related field; advanced degree preferred.
• From graduate level up to 3 years of commercial experience.
• Demonstrated interest in Risk Management and quantitative approaches.
• Ability to collaborate with trading, analysts and quants teams.
• Strong communication and sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate risk associated with discretionary trading strategies.
• Collaborate with Quantitative Researcher and Traders on strategy analysis.
• Ensure strategies run within risk allocation defined by the Investment Committee.
• Analyze risk at the portfolio level and identify performance drivers.
• Assist with trade portfolio construction across the discretionary business.
• Help build Squarepoint risk framework by improving processes and infrastructure.

Skills

Quantitative risk management

Statistical analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Quantitative degree (Bachelor's)

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Squarepoint Capital is hiring a Junior Risk Manager to help develop a structured risk management culture across the discretionary trading business. You will work with researchers and traders to ensure risk is properly managed and aligned with Investment Committee guidance.

The role involves integrating risk controls, analyzing portfolio risk, and supporting portfolio construction. A quantitative background and strong communication skills are required; there is potential for discretionary bonuses