Risk Manager (Weekend support)
Risk Manager (Weekend support)
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Job Description
Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics Physics and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries push through them and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness creativity intellectual honesty and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design develop and deploy technologies that change our world fund start-ups across industries and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Risk Manager to join our global team. In this role you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety efficiency and operational reliability of our trading activities across multiple asset classes. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with strong risk management expertise technical skills and proven experience operating at a high bar within high-pressure environments.
This is a 4-day workweek role with one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) as part of your schedule. During onboarding and training youll initially work a standard MondayFriday week before transitioning to the 4-day schedule (WednesdaySaturday or SundayWednesday). Candidates must be comfortable with and prepared for this arrangement. Flexibility and reliability to support weekend trading are essential to success in this role.
What Youll Do:
- Take ownership of daily and real-time risk monitoring across multiple asset classes developing insights and strategies to address risk exposures related to trading activities.
- Partner with stakeholders in trading clearing technology treasury and compliance teams globally. Serve as a vital communication and coordination touchstone for risk-related initiatives between regions.
- Use your expertise in Python SQL and Excel to manage and analyze large datasets develop risk reporting tools and create automation solutions that improve operational workflows.
- Support daily clearing activities including trade reconciliation break resolution and the optimization of post-trade workflows across various venues and asset classes.
- Take an active role in cross-functional projects focused on enhancing existing risk and operational workflows. Identify inefficiencies implement process improvements and ensure documentation stays up-to-date.
- Other duties as assigned or needed
Skills Youll Need:
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in risk management financial operations or trading at a high-performance organization such as a hedge fund asset manager proprietary trading firm or investment bank.
- Bachelors degree in a quantitative technical or business-related field; advanced certifications (e.g. CFA FRM) are a plus.
- Hands-on experience with at least one major asset class (e.g. Equities Treasuries Futures FX or Options) with a strong desire to expand your multi-asset risk capabilities.
- Strong proficiency in Excel (using pivot tables v-lookups etc.); experience with Python (including libraries such as Pandas NumPy SciPy) and SQL is highly valued.
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments is a plus.
- Strong ability to interpret complex financial datasets design reporting tools and optimize processes through automation.
- Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Thrives in fast-paced dynamic environments.
- Eager to learn and take ownership of responsibilities with efficient prioritization skills.
- Reliable and predictable availability
Bonus Points:
- Experience with post-trade clearing systems or break resolution
- Familiarity with risk modeling or analytics (such as VaR factor models or portfolio analysis)
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments or in 24/7 trading operations
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility- Medical dental and vision insurance
- HSA FSA and Dependent Care options
- Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation plus paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness Programs
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
