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Market Risk Manager

Market Risk Manager

FinTop ConsultingChicago, IL, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position : Market Risk Manager

Location : Chicago Suburb (On-site)

Industry : Financial Services | Trading | FinTech

Employment Type : Full-Time

Do you have solid experience with FCM (Futures Commission Merchant) ? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! 👇

About the Role

We are looking for a Market Risk Manager to lead daily market risk operations, manage a team of risk analysts, and oversee margin processes and client activity monitoring. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with commodity derivatives, trading platforms, and risk models, and will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain market risk policies and procedures.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of risk analysts.
  • Handle margin calls for clients and introducing brokers, ensuring timely follow-ups.
  • Configure and monitor pre-trade controls and conduct periodic system reviews across trading platforms.
  • Track post-trade risk metrics and escalate exceptions when necessary.
  • Maintain firm-wide dashboards and risk reporting tools.
  • Manage market risk initiatives, acting as PMO to ensure timely delivery.
  • Provide insightful risk analysis and reports to senior management for internal and regulatory purposes.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years in financial markets with strong experience in commodity derivatives, trading, and risk management.
  • Experience with Futures Commission Merchants (FCM) or broker / dealers is highly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of exchange margin methodologies (e.g., SPAN, IRM, Prisma).
  • Familiarity with trading platforms such as T4, CQG, TT, or QST.
  • Advanced Excel and SQL skills for data analysis and risk reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex risk insights to senior leadership.
  • Benefits :

  • 99% employer-paid healthcare premiums (HMO / PPO via Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • Dental, life, and disability insurance
  • Wellness and employee support programs
  • If this role feels like your next challenge, we’re thrilled to connect with talented market risk professionals ready to make an impact in the industry!

    How to apply :

  • Apply for the job directly
  • Send your CV to Jinal@fintop.co.uk
  • Or DM us on LinkedIn
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