Risk Manager

Senior Market Risk Manager – Equities & Systematic TradingChicago, USAProprietary Trading / Quantitative TradingThe OpportunityWe are working with a highly successful, technology-driven trading organisation looking to appoint an experienced Market Risk Manager to its US operations.The business operates across a diverse range of liquid financial markets, combining sophisticated quantitative strategies with advanced trading technology.This position offers the opportunity to take a commercially focused approach to risk management, working at the intersection of trading, quantitative research and technology.The successful individual will have significant exposure to investment decision-making and play an important role in supporting the continued expansion of the firm's trading activities.The RoleProvide risk oversight across systematic and discretionary trading strategies, with a particular emphasis on equities, ETFs and listed derivatives.Analyse trading positions, portfolio sensitivities and emerging market exposures to identify potential vulnerabilities.Work alongside investment professionals to assess trading activity, portfolio construction and evolving risk profiles.Design and implement analytical tools to support real-time risk assessment and portfolio monitoring.Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate portfolio behaviour under changing market conditions.Apply programming and data analysis techniques to improve the efficiency and sophistication of risk management processes.Support the assessment of new trading opportunities, instruments and strategies from a risk perspective.Contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's risk capabilities, working across multiple business functions.Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience within market risk, trading risk, portfolio risk or quantitative risk.Experience covering equities, equity indices, ETFs, futures or related financial instruments.A strong understanding of trading dynamics, portfolio exposures and the risks associated with liquid financial markets.Experience gained within a proprietary trading firm, market maker, hedge fund or front-office risk function at an investment bank.Strong quantitative capabilities, including practical experience using Python for financial analysis.Familiarity with quantitative trading strategies, Delta One products or electronic market making would be particularly advantageous.Commercially minded, intellectually curious and comfortable engaging directly with trading professionals.Strong communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, technically sophisticated environment.Why Consider This Opportunity?Join an established and highly regarded global trading organisation.Work closely with experienced traders, quantitative researchers and technology specialists.Gain broad exposure to complex trading strategies and sophisticated financial markets.Take ownership of meaningful risk initiatives with the ability to influence commercial decisions.Benefit from a collaborative, meritocratic culture that values technical expertise and independent thinking.To learn more about this opportunity, please apply directly or contact us for a confidential discussion.