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A key Optimus global trading client located in the Greenway area is seeking a seasoned Risk Manager to join their independent Risk Department, overseeing front-line trading dynamics. With a focus on mentorship, strategic oversight, and proactive communication, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our client’s success in the market. This trading client is in office 4 days a week.
Qualified candidates, please send your resume to [email protected].
Responsibilities:
- Lead risk coverage of trading book(s), oversee daily MTM and P&L attribution explain, ensure exposures are accurate and hedged according to company risk policy.
- Develop new and existing systems, processes, and controls to ensure effective risk management.
- Develop new and existing systems, processes, and controls to ensure effective risk management.
- Proactively identify, communicate, escalate any issues with senior traders
- Define and monitor the risk controls along with the Market Risk team.
- Manage a team of [n] risk managers, providing mentorship, overseeing recruitment, and fostering personal development.
- Collaborate with internal and external groups within the Risk organization, actively participating in centrally-led Global Risk projects.
Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience in Product Control, Market Risk, or similar functions.
- Physical Commodity experience required, oil and/or gas is preferred
- Proven team management experience with the ability to mentor junior team members.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to different groups, including senior management.
- Strong numeracy, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to constructively challenge proposals for robustness while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Effective team player with the flexibility to handle a wide range of potential issues.
- Capable of working autonomously, delivering practical business benefits within tight deadlines.
Per our client’s specifications, candidates are required to be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or independently authorized to work in the US . We are unable to provide H1 visa sponsorship at this time.
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