My client is a leading Asset Manager who is seeking a highly motivated Systematic Risk Officer to join our team. As one of the leading absolute return/hedge fund managers, they are dedicated to meeting their clients\xe2\x80\x99 needs. If you have 6-10 years of experience in financial markets and a passion for risk management, this could be the role for you. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintaining and expanding the firm\xe2\x80\x99s state-of-the-art systematic trading platform with direct connectivity to markets for execution and compliance/regulatory control.
Providing pre-trade and post-trade electronic/algo trading risk analysis and management.
Developing market risk management knowledge and skills to contribute to intraday and end-of-day market risk coverage.
Interacting with other Systematic Risk specialists and the broader Risk team, as well as functions including Compliance, Legal, CTO and COO teams.
Work Experience Background:
6-10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in financial markets with electronic trading risk management experience.
Exposure to Equity and/or Macro asset classes.
Technical/Business Skills & Knowledge:
Understanding of electronic execution and controls (pre-trade and post-trade limits, OEMS, etc.).
Good knowledge of futures markets, stock exchanges and other trading venues/ECNs.
Strong experience in direct interaction with Front Office (traders/PMs).
A track record of sound risk management judgement.
Team player attributes with the ability to collaborate with all areas of the Risk team and other functions as needed.