Senior Risk Manager, Trading & Markets — NYC

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

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.