Senior Quant Risk Engineer – Futures & AI

Geneva Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Geneva Trading in Chicago seeks a Quantitative Risk Developer/Analyst to design, implement, and maintain quantitative risk models and margin tools for futures markets, while supporting live trading activity.

The role blends hands-on development with risk architecture, real-time market dynamics, and applied AI techniques, requiring collaboration with traders and core engineering teams. Open to junior and senior candidates for growth and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years for junior to 5+ years for senior in quant dev/risk modeling/trading systems.
• Experience building/deploying quantitative risk models (VaR, stress testing).
• Knowledge of futures markets, exchange mechanics, and trading lifecycles.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++, with SQL/NoSQL data handling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain quantitative risk models, pricing libraries, and margin tools for futures markets.
• Integrate AI/ML to enhance predictive risk modeling and anomaly detection.
• Provide real-time, first-line support for live trading activity and monitor risk exposures.
• Build, optimize, and scale real-time risk monitoring tools and dashboards.
• Interpret market data to assess risk implications and refine model parameters.
• Collaborate with traders, operations, and engineering; mentor juniors for senior roles.
• Lead post-trade reviews and implement systemic fixes to prevent issues.

Skills

Python

C++

SQL/NoSQL

Risk modeling

ML techniques

Real-time systems

Trading systems

Education

Master’s/PhD in Quantitative Field

Tools

SPAN margin

Job description

Geneva Trading in Chicago seeks a Quantitative Risk Developer/Analyst to design, implement, and maintain quantitative risk models and margin tools for futures markets, while supporting live trading activity.

The role blends hands-on development with risk architecture, real-time market dynamics, and applied AI techniques, requiring collaboration with traders and core engineering teams. Open to junior and senior candidates for growth and leadership opportunities.