Risk Manager

talisman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman is seeking a Risk Manager for its Equities arm in New York. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the risk framework, monitoring exposures across U.S. Equities and Equity Options, and driving risk controls with technology partners.

Ideal candidates bring 3–6 years in trading risk, strong Python and SQL skills, and the ability to communicate risk effectively with traders and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in trading risk, market risk, or similar function within electronic trading.
• Hands-on coverage of Equities and Equity Options is required.
• Excellent communication skills with traders and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Head of Risk to develop and enhance the risk framework.
• Monitor U.S. Equities and Equity Options risk exposures and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with trading, technology, and external partners to resolve risk issues.
• Improve risk systems, limits, and controls with tech teams.
• Perform quantitative risk analysis including stress testing and model validation.

Skills

Risk management

Equities & equity options

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Our client, a quantitative trading firm with a presence in global financial markets is seeking a Risk Manager for their Equities arm. The firm operates across multiple asset classes and geographies, with a strong technology and infrastructure foundation supporting its trading, data, and risk functions.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Head of Risk on the ongoing development and enhancement of the firm's risk framework
• Monitor trading activity and exposures across U.S. Equities and Equity Options, with a focus on identifying and addressing emerging risks
• Work cross-functionally with trading, technology, and external trading partners to investigate and resolve risk-related issues
• Help enhance risk systems, limits, and controls in partnership with technology teams, with an emphasis on improving efficiency and reducing operational risk
• Perform quantitative risk analysis, including stress testing, margin assessments, and model validation, to evaluate portfolio exposures

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in trading risk, market risk, or a closely related function within an electronic trading environment
• Hands-on experience covering Equities and Equity Options is required
• Experience in proprietary trading, market making, or an electronic trading business is highly preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience communicating risk with traders is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, technical, or scientific field; graduate-level quantitative education is a plus
• Strong Python programming capabilities and experience working with data and relational databases
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with trading, technology, compliance, and other business stakeholders