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Operational Risk Specialist

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Optiver Full time
About Optiver

Optiver is a leading global trading firm that operates in the financial markets. Our Chicago office is a key hub for our business, and we're looking for a talented Operational Risk Analyst to join our team.

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced Operational Risk Analyst to help us monitor and manage risk across our business. As a key member of our Operational Risk Management team, you'll work closely with our trading, tech, and risk teams to identify and mitigate potential risks. Your expertise will help us maintain a robust control framework and ensure that we're always learning and improving.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and review reporting on second-line inputs and outputs associated with our Control Framework.
  • Focus on the US business, with opportunities to liaise with other regions.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and tooling to improve data analytics capabilities.
  • Communicate and train the business on operational risk.
Requirements
  • 2-5 years of experience in a second-line operational risk role or related field.
  • Experience in a similar area or sector, with basic knowledge of financial exchanges and instruments.
  • Strong analytical thinking skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Drive to continuously improve and high personal performance expectations.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field, Finance, or Economics.
What We Offer
  • Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 countries.
  • Performance-based bonus structure with a global profit pool.
  • Ownership over initiatives that solve business problems.

We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Optiver recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.