Risk Management Specialist

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC Full time
About ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC

We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market.

Our core service offering consists of clearing, execution, stock borrowing and lending, and settlement. We have a global reach through direct and indirect clearing memberships to over 90 of the world's leading exchanges.

Job Overview

The Market Risk Manager role is a key position within our Risk Management department. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring client portfolios to identify potential risks and enforcing risk parameters.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be motivated towards continuous learning and professional growth, and have a keen interest in understanding client trading strategies and global financial markets.

Responsibilities
  • Support the Market Risk 2nd Line of Defense functions according to the firm's established risk policies and reporting guidelines
  • Monitor client portfolios to identify potential risks and enforce risk parameters
  • Handle client communication regarding risk breaches and any potential market risk related topics
  • Maintain familiarity with a broad range of markets and products globally through interactions with clients, market venues, and other risk professionals
  • Contribute to constant improvement in our approach by making recommendations to enhance our market risk practices
  • Champion improvements and developments of our proprietary risk model and various systems and tools used by the global market risk teams
  • Follow and promote the Company's established risk governance & policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and guidelines
  • Execute operational processes and seek efficiency through automation and application developments
  • Provide market risk analysis and recommendations; support the Head of Market Risk in day-to-day tasks, as needed
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in Risk Management or Finance; experience working for a Futures Commissions Merchant, Broker Dealer, and/or Proprietary Trading firm preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Math, etc.
  • FINRA Series 7 (or ability to obtain within 90 days of start date) required
  • Experience with financial markets and products including Commodity Futures and options and their associated risks; experience with listed energy derivatives preferred (CME, ICE)
  • Knowledge of exchange margining methodologies and regulations such as SPAN, SPAN2.0, and other risk model frameworks (VaR)
  • Ability to build sound relationships with clients and understand their trading strategies
  • Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a fast-paced environment while working within a collaborative team
Perks and Benefits
  • Flexible hybrid work schedules (generally a minimum of three days per week onsite) with a one-time stipend to help improve hybrid working capabilities
  • Generous paid time off, sick days, market-based holiday schedule, sabbatical leave, parental/bonding leave plan, and volunteer day off
  • Competitive health benefit offerings, including choice of medical plans through BCBS-IL, dental plan, vision, and flexible spending accounts
  • Complimentary annual membership to One Medical, a dedicated EAP, and a benefits concierge service
  • Employer-paid benefits such as term life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Robust 401(k) Plan with a generous match and vesting schedule
  • Annual learning stipend and tuition assistance program to help employees pursue additional education
  • Company-issued laptops and role-dependent mobile stipend
  • Corporate Divvy memberships and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Monthly wellness subsidy available to be used towards wellness and fitness activities
  • Regular, open communication including monthly Town Hall meetings with the Management Team
  • A matrixed, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Free coffee & tea, fresh fruit, and snacks, "bagel Wednesday" and monthly treats to celebrate workiversaries and birthdays
  • Employee-led committees to bring awareness and inclusive activities to our employees
  • Modern open office with a large kitchen/meeting gathering area – including foosball and ping pong tables
  • Private, well-equipped Mother's room
  • Office is conveniently located in the Chicago Loop Financial District – close to CTA and Metra
  • Well-maintained building (an architectural "masterpiece") and a part of Chicago history – with a robust business center, gym, restaurants, café, game room, and a shared rooftop terrace with green space


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