Job Description
Risk Manager | Chicago or New York | Leading Quantitative Trading Firm
Up to c.$250k Base + Significant Bonus & Benefits
A globally recognised quantitative trading and technology driven firm is looking to hire a Risk Manager to join its high-performing global risk function in either Chicago or New York.
This is a front-office aligned risk role sitting in a fast-paced trading environment, working closely with traders, technologists and senior risk stakeholders across a broad range of liquid markets.
The position offers significant breadth across cross-asset risk management, trading operations, market structure and real-time exposure oversight, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to operate in a highly technical and intellectually demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor intraday and daily trading risk exposures across global markets
• Partner closely with trading teams on risk limits, controls and scenario analysis
• Investigate and escalate material risk events, anomalies and operational issues
• Work alongside technology and quantitative teams to enhance risk tooling and reporting
• Support cross-functional initiatives spanning trading, treasury, operations and compliance
• Utilise Python, SQL and Excel for ad-hoc analysis and automation
Requirements:
• 4+ years’ experience within risk, trading or front-office risk oversight
• Background gained within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, asset manager or investment bank
• Strong understanding of at least one liquid asset class such as equities, futures, rates, FX or options
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments
• Technical proficiency across Python, SQL and Excel
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the most sophisticated trading environments globally, offering exceptional exposure, strong compensation and long-term career development.
Please note: sponsorship is unlikely to be available for this position.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.
Up to c.$250k Base + Significant Bonus & Benefits
A globally recognised quantitative trading and technology driven firm is looking to hire a Risk Manager to join its high-performing global risk function in either Chicago or New York.
This is a front-office aligned risk role sitting in a fast-paced trading environment, working closely with traders, technologists and senior risk stakeholders across a broad range of liquid markets.
The position offers significant breadth across cross-asset risk management, trading operations, market structure and real-time exposure oversight, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to operate in a highly technical and intellectually demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor intraday and daily trading risk exposures across global markets
• Partner closely with trading teams on risk limits, controls and scenario analysis
• Investigate and escalate material risk events, anomalies and operational issues
• Work alongside technology and quantitative teams to enhance risk tooling and reporting
• Support cross-functional initiatives spanning trading, treasury, operations and compliance
• Utilise Python, SQL and Excel for ad-hoc analysis and automation
Requirements:
• 4+ years’ experience within risk, trading or front-office risk oversight
• Background gained within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, asset manager or investment bank
• Strong understanding of at least one liquid asset class such as equities, futures, rates, FX or options
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments
• Technical proficiency across Python, SQL and Excel
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the most sophisticated trading environments globally, offering exceptional exposure, strong compensation and long-term career development.
Please note: sponsorship is unlikely to be available for this position.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Risk Manager - Quantitative Trading position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
