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The Risk Control Manager will lead the Risk and Reporting function , ensuring the integrity and success of trading operations across cash, derivatives, and volatility trading . This role requires strong quantitative experience , with the ability to develop and implement VaR (Value-at-Risk), stress testing, and scenario analysis models . The candidate will work closely with trading desks, central finance, and control functions to analyze, mitigate, and monitor trading risks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement risk models such as VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis to assess market exposure across different trading strategies.
• Identify and analyze market risk factors affecting various types of trading, including cash, derivatives, and structured products .
• Provide real-time monitoring and reporting of trading risk metrics, limits, and breaches, ensuring adherence to internal risk policies.
• Establish and continuously refine systematic trading limits aligned with business objectives.
• Implement automated risk controls and analytics to proactively detect anomalies and mitigate trading risks.

3. P&L Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Oversee detailed P&L attribution, reporting, and analysis , ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial performance.
• Provide actionable insights on key P&L drivers to senior management.

4. Capital & Funding Oversight

• Monitor and manage capital allocation, balance sheet exposure, and funding risk .
• Ensure adequate funding planning and liquidity management to mitigate financial risks.

5. Counterparty & Operational Risk Management

• Assess and monitor counterparty credit risk to minimize potential exposure.
• Develop and maintain business continuity plans to ensure resilience against operational disruptions.
• Continuously improve the risk management framework , including drafting and refining risk policies and control procedures .
• Ensure risk practices remain aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements .
• Build and deploy automated risk monitoring systems , utilizing Python, SQL, and other quantitative tools .
• Develop real-time dashboards to track positions, exposures, and portfolio performance.

8. Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with traders, quantitative researchers, compliance teams, and finance departments to align risk strategies with business goals.
• Prepare and present detailed risk reports for senior management and key stakeholders.

Qualifications :

1. Educational Background :

• Master's degree or higher in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science , or a quantitative-related field .
• Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, or PRM are highly desirable.

2. Professional Experience :

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in quantitative trading firms, hedge funds, investment banks, or crypto-native trading desks .
• Extensive experience in trading risk management , including derivatives, structured products, and volatility trading .

3. Technical & Quantitative Skills :

• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and data analytics tools to develop and optimize risk models.
• Experience writing scripts for VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis .
• Familiarity with risk modeling techniques and quantitative methodologies applied in trading environments.

4. Industry Knowledge :

• In-depth understanding of financial products and trading strategies , including cash trading, options, futures, and structured products .
• Experience with blockchain, crypto market structures, and digital asset trading is a plus.

5. Core Competencies :

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset , with a data-driven approach to risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to develop and enforce risk management policies in fast-moving markets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills .

6. Passion for Innovation & Risk Strategy :

• A deep interest in financial risk management, quantitative modeling, and market structure .
• Commitment to building a robust and scalable risk framework in a high-growth trading environment.

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Risk Control Manager • San Francisco, CA, United States