Risk Analyst

Geneva Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Geneva Trading is seeking a dynamic on-site Risk Analyst to monitor real-time trading activity, particularly within futures markets. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to identify risk exposures and interpret trading behavior. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and superior communication abilities. Compensation includes a base salary range of $95,000 - $150,000 plus a performance-based bonus, benefiting from a robust rewards package.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a trading, risk, or operations role preferred.
• Strong understanding of futures markets and trading mechanics.
• Ability to remain composed in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor live trading activity across asset classes to identify risk exposures.
• Collaborate with traders, operations, and technology teams.
• Support development of risk monitoring tools and dashboards.

Skills

Strong understanding of trading environments

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical Thinking

Calm Under Pressure

Collaborative mindset

Technical Skills with trading platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic on-site Risk Analyst to join our proprietary trading firm. This role is centered on real-time monitoring of trading activity, with a particular focus on futures markets. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of trading environments and risk exposure, and will thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor live trading activity across a broad spectrum of asset classes to identify and elevate risk exposures and breaches in real time.
• Collaborate closely with traders, operations, and technology teams.
• Interpret trading behavior and market movements to assess potential risk implications.
• Support the development and refinement of risk monitoring tools and dashboards.
• Contribute to post‑trade reviews and risk incident analysis.
• Assist in the enforcement of trading limits and risk policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Industry Experience: Prior experience in a trading, risk, or operations role within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or investment bank is preferred but not essential.
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of futures markets and trading mechanics.
• Calm Under Pressure: Ability to remain composed and make sound judgments in a fast‑moving, high‑stakes environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly articulate risk concerns to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset: This is a key requirement. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to work closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex trading data quickly and accurately.
• Technical Skills: While advanced programming or quantitative modeling is not required, comfort with using trading and risk platforms, Excel, and basic data tools is expected.
• Able to work in the office 5 days a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with risk frameworks and trading compliance standards.
• Experience working in a 24/5 or global trading environment is a plus.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $150,000, plus eligibility for a performance‑based bonus.

Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Geneva Trading offers a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/.

Application expected to close: 7/01/2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.