Risk Manager - Options/Futures

Our client is a leading proprietary trading firm and market maker, allocating internal capital between discretionary, systematic and market-making strategies. This firm based in Chicago, was established over 15 years ago and prides itself on offering traders a platform with excellent resources and technology to generate returns.

The firm is looking to hire a Sr. Risk Manager based in the US, ideally in Chicago to report directly into the CRO. This hire will work alongside traders to optimize their risk adjusted return on capital. The ideal candidate will have 5+ YOE in prop trading risk management, covering Options/Futures.

Summary:

• Work as deputy to CRO, engaging with Traders to analyze Options/Futures markets across asset classes
• 1st line risk control or trading activities across the business
• Update/maintain daily risk processes, risk monitoring, interpret and develop risk metrics to shape their infrastructure
• Work directly with traders based in the US and other global trading locations
• Market risk monitoring for options market-making

Qualifications:

• 5+ YOE experience in proprietary trading risk management
• Specific coverage in equity or fixed income derivatives, particularly working with options/futures
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work alongside traders and other FO personnel
• Master's degree in finance or STEM-related subject
• Actively code in Python in your current role