Risk Manager - Equity Options
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 25 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 Risk Manager based in Chicago to report directly into the CRO. This hire will work alongside equity traders to optimize their risk adjusted return on capital. The ideal candidate will have 5+ YOE in prop trading risk management, covering Equity Options, prior experience as a trader is a major plus.
Summary:
- Engage with Traders to analyze Equity portfolios and risk
- Assist in developing custom tools and risk models for traders
- Establish risk frameworks for various options trading strategies
- 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 options, strong understanding of Options pricing
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work alongside traders and other FO personnel
- Master's degree in finance or STEM-related subject
- Working ability in Python, SQL, and other programming languages
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