Risk Manager

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch AI Talent Network is seeking a Risk Manager to identify, analyze, and mitigate financial, operational, and market risks across trading and investment activities in New York. Collaborate with traders, compliance, and quants to align risk with appetite and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes developing risk models, monitoring exposures, and improving decision-making in dynamic markets, with a focus on training teams on risk policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or risk management software a plus.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk across portfolios and trading desks.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance risk models, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Analyze trading strategies, portfolio performance, and stress-test scenarios for potential risk impact.
• Implement risk limits, controls, and escalation procedures for breaches.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and ad‑hoc risk reporting to senior management.
• Identify inefficiencies, anomalies, or emerging risks in markets or internal processes.
• Support regulatory reporting and compliance as it relates to risk management.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts to refine metrics, VaR models, and scenario analyses.
• Provide guidance and training to teams on risk policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial markets understanding

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Risk management concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Risk Manager – Career Launch AI Talent Network

Location: New York, NY

Estimated Compensation:
$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Risk Manager position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with risk management roles within trading, investment management, and financial services.

Actual openings may vary depending on the employer’s asset class focus, trading strategies, and risk oversight requirements.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

The Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating financial, operational, and market risks across the firm’s trading and investment activities. This role ensures that risk exposure aligns with organizational risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Risk Managers collaborate closely with traders, portfolio managers, compliance teams, and quantitative analysts to implement risk frameworks, monitor exposures, and optimize decision‑making in dynamic markets.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and assess market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk exposures across portfolios and trading desks

Develop, maintain, and enhance risk models, dashboards, and reporting tools

Analyze trading strategies, portfolio performance, and stress‑test scenarios for potential risk impact

Implement risk limits, controls, and escalation procedures for breaches

Conduct daily, weekly, and ad‑hoc risk reporting to senior management

Identify inefficiencies, anomalies, or emerging risks in markets or internal processes

Support regulatory reporting and compliance as it relates to risk management

Collaborate with quantitative analysts to refine metrics, VaR models, and scenario analyses

Provide guidance and training to teams on risk policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees a plus

Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles

Advanced analytical skills with attention to detail and problem‑solving capability

Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or risk management software a plus

Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Interest in market dynamics, portfolio management, and risk optimization

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps professionals pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

Skills‑based role matching for risk management, trading, and investment positions

Resume and profile optimization for risk‑focused careers

Guidance on outreach to trading desks, portfolio teams, and hiring managers

Interview preparation for risk, trading, and quantitative assessments

To learn more or express interest in risk management roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/