Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst

Found in: beBee S US - 3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Geneva Trading Full time

Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.


The Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst - Asia Shift will play a key role in the trading firm’s dynamic environment.  The right candidate will lead the development and application of analytic tools and techniques to enhance our robust risk management framework.  This role will report to the Chief Risk Officer and work closely with other members of the risk team and traders.

Responsibilities 

  • Software development in Python and SQL is essential. Modern practices such as Collective Code Ownership is preferred. Web framework experience is a bonus
  • Monitor risk on a real time basis, leveraging our monitoring and analysis framework to identify and communicate important risk-related information to traders and management
  • Model, analyze, and optimize existing and new risk tools, such as VaR and stress tests
  • Develop and implement analytical risk models to provide insight into the firm’s various trading activities
  • Interpret and utilize quantitative results from risk reporting efforts and communicate these effectively
  • Use sound judgement and decision-making ability, including confidence to challenge assumptions and enforce risk limits
  • Work directly with traders and senior management on escalated risk issues
  • Engage with trading teams to understand and model their approach to risk
  • Perform risk and performance studies using SQL, Excel, R, and Python, often with extensive scripting and statistical analysis
  • Maintain ongoing understanding of trends and concerns in the markets and how they relate to current positioning/strategies
  • Develop and mentor junior members of the Risk team
  • Work Asian Shift Hours: Asia shift 3:00-12:00PM CST

EXPERIENCE

  • 5+ years of experience in software development, with strong working knowledge of Python and SQL, preferably in a Linux environment.
  • 5+ years of experience leading to strong working knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a range of techniques to evaluate and represent market risk, including Historical Simulation, VaR, Scenario Analysis/Stress Testing, Greeks, Option profiles, etc.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE

  • Solid understanding of futures and options trading (Fixed Income, FX, Equities, Commodities, etc.) and their Greeks
  • Knowledge of US, European and Asian derivatives markets
  • A deep understanding of statistical methods and experience employing optimization libraries and statistical packages (e.g. Python, R, or Matlab)
  • Strong database skills.  Experience with kdb/Q is a plus
  • Ability to handle high pressure situations
  • CFA or FRM is preferred
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Desire to work in a fast paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment

Education 

  • Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (physics, finance, economics, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent experience) 

#LI-DNI.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

  • Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Geneva Trading Full time

    Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets....

  • Senior Quantitative Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States CareerBuilder Full time

    Company Description: Solutions for Todays Challenges. Vision for Tomorrows Opportunities. Join the Premier Global Boutique: William Blair. At William Blair, serving our clients starts with the capabilities and collaboration of our teammaking our employees our most important asset. Unlike others, we're an independent partnership that is personally committed...

  • Junior Quantitative Risk Analyst

    Found in: beBee jobs US - 16 hours ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Akuna Capital Full time

    About Akuna: Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design...

  • Manager, Quantitative Risk Modeling

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Diligente Technologies Full time

    Title: Manager, Quantitative Risk Modeling Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Duration: Full-TimeWhat you’ll bring:Master's in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, finance, or related fields. A designation of CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or Ph.D. degree is a plus.Extensive modeling experience (9+ years)...

  • Manager, Quantitative Risk Modeling

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Diligente Technologies Full time

    Title: Manager, Quantitative Risk Modeling Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Duration: Full-TimeWhat you’ll bring:Master's in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, finance, or related fields. A designation of CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or Ph.D. degree is a plus.Extensive modeling experience (9+ years)...

  • Manager, Quantitative Risk Modeling

    Found in: Appcast US C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Diligente Technologies Full time

    Title: Manager, Quantitative Risk Modeling Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Duration: Full-TimeWhat you’ll bring:Master's in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, finance, or related fields. A designation of CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or Ph.D. degree is a plus.Extensive modeling experience (9+ years)...

  • Quantitative Analyst

    1 week ago

    Chicago, United States Infotek Consulting Services Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for two Quantitative/Data Analytics Analysts - this is a hybrid W2 contract assignment based in Chicago. Must be able to go on site twice per week and work on W2 Risk Analytics and Risk Modelling is responsible for the development of analytics to measure and optimize AML and credit risk performance. The AML Analytics team...

  • Quantitative Analyst

    3 days ago

    Chicago, United States Infotek Consulting Services Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for two Quantitative/Data Analytics Analysts - this is a hybrid W2 contract assignment based in Chicago. Must be able to go on site twice per week and work on W2 Risk Analytics and Risk Modelling is responsible for the development of analytics to measure and optimize AML and credit risk performance. The AML Analytics team...

  • Quantitative Finance Analyst

    Found in: beBee jobs US - 3 weeks ago

    Chicago, Illinois, United States Bank of America Full time

    Job Description:At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our...

  • Associate Principal Quantitative Risk Management Analyst

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 1 week ago

    Chicago, United States Selby Jennings Full time

    Position Overview: Selby Jennings is actively partnered with the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization to source talent for an Associate Principal Quantitative Risk Management Analyst. This position will spearhead Quantitative Risk Management (QRM) functions, focusing on developing and maintaining risk models for margin, clearing fund, and...

  • Associate Principal Quantitative Risk Management Analyst

    1 week ago

    Chicago, United States Selby Jennings Full time

    Position Overview: Selby Jennings is actively partnered with the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization to source talent for an Associate Principal Quantitative Risk Management Analyst. This position will spearhead Quantitative Risk Management (QRM) functions, focusing on developing and maintaining risk models for margin, clearing fund, and...

  • Quantitative Analyst I

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States ACCIONA Energía Full time

    ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the...

  • Risk Analyst

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 3 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Diligente Technologies Full time

    1+ years of experience in risk management, risk modeling or fixed income capital markets.Master’s degree in a quantitative field (Mathematical Finance, Computational Finance, Computer Science, Finance, Statistics, and Mathematics).A designation of CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or FRM (Financial Risk Manager) is a plus.Strong written and verbal...

  • Credit Risk Analyst

    Found in: beBee S US - 2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States CME Group Full time

    Description The Credit Risk Analyst will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, measuring, monitoring, and documenting key risks related to CME Clearing's counterparties and exposures. The primary responsibility of the Analyst is to assess and monitor the credit risk of counterparties and assign internal credit ratings to the counterparties utilizing...

  • Credit Risk Analyst

    2 days ago

    Chicago, United States CME Group Full time

    Description The Credit Risk Analyst will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, measuring, monitoring, and documenting key risks related to CME Clearing's counterparties and exposures. The primary responsibility of the Analyst is to assess and monitor the credit risk of counterparties and assign internal credit ratings to the counterparties utilizing...

  • Credit Risk Analyst

    4 days ago

    Chicago, United States CME Group Full time

    Description The Credit Risk Analyst will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, measuring, monitoring, and documenting key risks related to CME Clearing's counterparties and exposures. The primary responsibility of the Analyst is to assess and monitor the credit risk of counterparties and assign internal credit ratings to the counterparties utilizing...

  • Credit Risk Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States CME Group Full time

    Description The Credit Risk Analyst will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, measuring, monitoring, and documenting key risks related to CME Clearing's counterparties and exposures. The primary responsibility of the Analyst is to assess and monitor the credit risk of counterparties and assign internal credit ratings to the counterparties utilizing...

  • Quantitative Researcher- Renewable Energy

    4 days ago

    Chicago, United States Goodman Masson Full time

    Senior Quantitative Researcher - Renewable Energy (US, London or Europe) Compensation: $220,000 in the US and £170,000 for London and Europe. My client, a renewable energy firm is looking for a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join their team in the United States. This role can also be located in London or Europe. In this role, you will report directly...

  • Aml Quantitative Model Analyst

    3 days ago

    Chicago, United States U.S. Bank National Association Full time

    At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide,...

  • Senior Quantitative Trader

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 3 weeks ago

    Chicago, United States Selby Jennings Full time

    Senior Quant Trader- Small Prop FirmCompany Overview: My client is a small boutique proprietary trading firm based in Chicago, specializing in quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes. Originally based overseas, they are looking to continue scaling their US operations, and are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Quantitative...