Risk Manager - Prop Trading Firm
A leading global proprietary trading firm with a strong track record across cash equities, derivatives, and systematic strategies is expanding its NYC platform. Known for its high-performance culture and cutting-edge trading environment, the firm is investing in a front-office-aligned risk function to support new trading teams. This role offers direct impact on trading decisions and business growth.
- Monitor real-time risk exposure across equities and derivatives portfolios
- Partner with traders and quants on P&L analysis and risk insights
- Develop quantitative risk models for cash equities and options strategies
- Challenge trading decisions and enhance risk frameworks
- 7+ years of experience in market or quantitative risk within a bank, hedge fund, or prop trading firm
- Strong experience in equities and equity derivatives
- Familiarity with quantitative trading strategies and market making
- Advanced Python skills
- Degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering)
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