Quantitative Risk Developer - AI-Enabled Futures Trading

Geneva Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm seeking a Quantitative Risk Developer / Analyst in Chicago to balance robust risk models with real-time live trading support focused on futures markets. You will build and maintain quantitative risk models, integrate AI-driven techniques, and provide first-line live trading oversight while collaborating with traders and core engineering teams.

This role suits both junior and senior candidates eager to impact risk architecture and

Qualifications

• Experience building and deploying quantitative risk models (VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis).
• Experience with ML/AI techniques for risk challenges and anomaly detection.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ with strong software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain quantitative risk models, pricing libraries, and margin replication tools for futures markets.
• Explore, prototype, and implement AI-driven techniques to enhance predictive risk modeling and trading surveillance.
• Provide real-time, first-line support and monitoring of live trading activity, escalating risk exposures and system anomalies.
• Build, optimize, and scale real-time risk monitoring tools, dashboards, and automated alerting systems.
• Interpret complex trading behavior and market movements to assess risk implications and refine model parameters.
• Collaborate with traders, operations, and core engineering teams to align risk systems with trading strategies; mentor juniors for senior roles.
• Lead post-trade reviews and risk incident analysis to prevent recurring issues.

Skills

Python

C++

Machine learning

Risk modeling

Trading systems

SQL/NoSQL

Communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field

Tools

SPAN

SPAN 2

Job description

Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm seeking a Quantitative Risk Developer / Analyst in Chicago to balance robust risk models with real-time live trading support focused on futures markets. You will build and maintain quantitative risk models, integrate AI-driven techniques, and provide first-line live trading oversight while collaborating with traders and core engineering teams.

This role suits both junior and senior candidates eager to impact risk architecture and