Senior Margin Risk & Platform Optimization Lead

Safra National Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Safra National Bank of New York seeks a Senior Manager of Margin Risk and Business Optimization to own the client margin ecosystem, define risk guardrails, and maximize the profitability of our margin lending business.

This hands‑on, cross‑disciplinary role partners with Treasury and Cash Management, aligns with the OMS upgrade, and drives real‑time exposure tracking, risk controls, and automated processes to protect the firm’s capital position.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of direct experience in margin operations, risk management, or credit risk within a U.S.-registered, self-clearing broker‑dealer or prime brokerage environment.
• Expert knowledge of FINRA Rule 4210 and SEC Rules 15c3-1 and 15c3-3.

Responsibilities

• Propose, formalize, and enforce the firm’s house margin rules and scale them by product risk and volatility, exceeding regulatory minimums under FINRA 4210.
• Design and monitor client risk parameters for complex, multi‑leg strategies and high‑velocity positions.
• Lead transition from legacy models to dynamic, notional‑based risk monitoring and ensure real‑time margin controls to prevent weekend deficits.
• Oversee Intraday Margin Standard compliance, monitor exposure in real time, and issue deficits before systemic risk arises.

Skills

Margin risk management

P&L optimization

FINRA 4210

SEC rules 15c3-1 and 15c3-3

Job description

Safra National Bank of New York seeks a Senior Manager of Margin Risk and Business Optimization to own the client margin ecosystem, define risk guardrails, and maximize the profitability of our margin lending business.

This hands‑on, cross‑disciplinary role partners with Treasury and Cash Management, aligns with the OMS upgrade, and drives real‑time exposure tracking, risk controls, and automated processes to protect the firm’s capital position.