Risk Manager, FCM in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Risk Manager, FCM based in the United States.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a risk professional to join a fast-growing global trading environment operating at the intersection of traditional finance and digital asset markets. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding and optimizing risk across a multi-asset Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) ecosystem, ensuring robust controls in a highly dynamic trading environment. You will work closely with trading, product, and operations teams to monitor exposures, assess client and market risks, and enhance margin and liquidation frameworks. The role combines hands-on risk monitoring with strategic input into product design and market structure. You will also engage with regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with evolving financial regulations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced markets, enjoys quantitative problem-solving, and is motivated by innovation in global financial infrastructure.
- Manage daily FCM risk oversight, including intraday and end-of-day monitoring of exposure, margin, and risk metrics across a multi-asset clearing environment.
- Monitor mark-to-market pricing, settlement processes, index pricing, and their impact on client margin requirements and overall portfolio risk.
- Conduct client onboarding risk assessments and ongoing monitoring of market, credit, and liquidity risks.
- Support regulatory interactions, including responding to inquiries, audits, and reporting requirements from bodies such as the CFTC, NFA, and SEC.
- Design, evaluate, and refine margin methodologies, cross-margining frameworks, and liquidation models aligned with FCM requirements.
- Participate in new product evaluation and listing, assessing market structure, pricing dynamics, correlations, and associated risk implications.
- Perform quantitative analysis, stress testing, and scenario modeling to assess firm and client resilience under varying market conditions.
- Collaborate with trading, engineering, and product teams to enhance risk systems, controls, and infrastructure.
- Contribute to the development of scalable risk frameworks that support rapid product innovation and market expansion.
- Ensure adherence to internal risk policies and external regulatory standards across all trading and clearing activities.
- 5+ years of experience in risk management, derivatives trading, trading operations, or a related financial markets role, preferably within an FCM or broker-dealer environment.
- Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; CFA or FRM certification is a plus.
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL for data analysis, modeling, and automation.
- Deep understanding of derivatives markets, including futures, commodities, perpetuals, equities, and related pricing and funding mechanisms.
- Solid knowledge of margin systems, cross-margining, liquidation processes, and risk capital frameworks.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including CFTC, NFA, and SEC requirements is highly desirable.
- Experience with market, credit, and liquidity risk analysis in fast-moving trading environments.
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to operate independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in digital assets or crypto markets is a strong advantage.
- Competitive annual compensation package ($100,000 – $250,000 depending on experience).
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid or remote options.
- Attractive annual leave policy, including birthday and work anniversary days off.
- Strong career development and internal mobility opportunities across global teams.
- Access to employee perks and platform-related benefits.
- Dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on innovation in global financial markets.
- Collaborative culture with highly skilled professionals across trading, engineering, and risk.
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of traditional and digital asset market convergence.
- Exposure to complex multi-asset risk systems and large-scale trading infrastructure.
- Inclusive and international work environment committed to diversity and equal opportunity.