Risk Manager

Quant Blueprint LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quant Blueprint LLC is seeking a Risk Manager to monitor and manage market risks within our trading activities. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in capital markets and excel in Python programming and data analysis.

You will collaborate with trading desks to manage risks, develop risk metrics, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant professional work experience with a capital markets company.
• Strong academic performance in a quantitative field of study.
• Proficiency in Python with experience in data analysis and tool development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market risk exposure and adjust strategies with trading desks.
• Conduct stress tests to assess impacts to the trading book.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and risk management policies.

Skills

Python programming

Analytical skills

SQL

Risk management tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Pandas

Visualisation libraries

Job description

Overview

IMC is currently looking for a Risk Manager to join our growing team in Mumbai. This person will be responsible for identifying and assessing risks, determining adequate controls, and developing risk metrics and tools to monitor market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Monitor intraday and overnight market risk exposure of our trading activities and work closely with trading desks to adjust strategies accordingly
• Analyse market trends, stay informed on events in the macro calendar and conduct stress tests to assess impacts and potential risks to the trading book
• Maintain an open line of communication with trading desks and implement risk mitigation strategies that hedge against adverse events
• Utilize Python-based tools and libraries for stress testing, and scenario analysis as well as generally designing and contributing to local risk management tooling
• Engage key stakeholders through operational incident management process to help structurally improve infrastructure, processes or governance
• Partner with software development, data engineering, and trading support to implement solutions into IMC's proprietary global risk management system
• Collaborate with global risk, trading, and technology teams to design and employ/deploy risk controls in IMC's proprietary trading system
• Generate key risk management reports and present findings to senior management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies
• Provide training and support to traders on risk tools, methodologies, and best practices

Your Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of relevant professional work experience with a capital markets company required
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field of study with strong academic performance
• Proficiency in Python programming language with demonstrated experience in conducting data analysis, scripting, dashboard and tool development required
• Experience with Python (e.g., Pandas, Standard Library, and any visualisation library) and SQL required
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with quantitative analysis and modelling required
• Financial Risk Management (FRM) or NISM Series VII preferred but not required
• Familiarity with financial markets, derivatives, stress testing, risk management tools and frameworks preferred but not required
• Experience with analysing and managing risks associated with a portfolio of equities, futures, and options preferred but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive attitude and out-of-the-box thinker who excels in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment

About Us

IMC is a leading trading firm, known worldwide for our advanced, low-latency technology and world-class execution capabilities. Over the past 30 years, we've been a stabilizing force in the financial markets – providing the essential liquidity our counterparties depend on. Across offices in the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our talented employees are united by our entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional culture, and commitment to giving back. It's a strong foundation that allows us to grow and add new capabilities, year after year. From entering dynamic new markets, to developing a state-of-the-art research environment and diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to imagine what could be and work together to make it happen.