Market Risk Associate — VaR & Front‑Office (Hybrid)

Macquarie Global Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Hybrid work model

Work from home equipment reimbursement

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Macquarie Global Services in Houston is seeking an Associate to join the Market Risk team. You will participate in approving new products and trading strategies, calculate VaR, and calibrate risk models across a global portfolio. Daily risk metrics will be reported to senior management.

You will interact with front office traders and support staff to ensure risks are understood and managed within established limits, contributing to a robust risk framework in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; strong analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present market risk data clearly.
• Strong mathematical and quantitative skills for derivative pricing models.

Responsibilities

• Assist in approving new products, businesses, and trading strategies.
• Calculate VaR exposures and calibrate risk models.
• Monitor and report risk metrics daily to senior management.
• Collaborate with front office traders and back office staff.
• Ensure risk controls and limits are applied before trading.

Skills

Analytical ability

Judgment

Problem solving

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Macquarie Global Services in Houston is seeking an Associate to join the Market Risk team. You will participate in approving new products and trading strategies, calculate VaR, and calibrate risk models across a global portfolio. Daily risk metrics will be reported to senior management.

You will interact with front office traders and support staff to ensure risks are understood and managed within established limits, contributing to a robust risk framework in a dynamic environment.