Risk Manager

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily and real-time risk monitoring across various asset classes to identify and address risk exposures.
• Use Python, SQL, and Excel to analyze large datasets, automate reporting, and support market risk projects such as VaR and portfolio analytics.
• Collaborate closely with global trading, technology, treasury, clearing, and compliance teams.
• Support daily clearing activities, including trade reconciliation and resolving breaks to ensure smooth post-trade workflows.
• Suggest enhancements to existing workflows and documentation to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant risk management, trading, or financial operations experience, ideally within a trading firm, hedge fund, or investment bank.
• Hands-on familiarity with at least one major asset class (Equities, Treasuries, Futures, FX, or Options).
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) and SQL.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, technical, or business field.
• Ability to work a 4-day workweek schedule that includes one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical and financial concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with post-trade clearing systems or break resolution.
• Familiarity with risk modeling and analytics, including VaR and factor models.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments or within 24/7 trading operations.

About the Company

Jump Trading Group is a global leader in research-driven trading. We empower exceptional talent in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to push scientific boundaries and apply cutting-edge research to global financial markets. Our culture thrives on innovation, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak.