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Crypto Risk Desk Associate

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Anson McCade

2021-12-03 08:58:02

Job location Barkingside, Greater London, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Trades & Services

Job description

Essential Functions

  • Manage all trading group risk using proprietary tools provided and generated within the firm
  • Monitor risk strategies for traders' firm wide, inclusive of position reconciliations and trading models
  • Monitor risk parameters, PNL's and escalate to management if trading thresholds are breached
  • Open to covering Asian session (some night hours)
  • Ensure risk parameters are being followed and that trading groups are not breaching risk limits
  • Accurately change trading model configurations i.e. risk settings, adding venues
  • Analyze trade data and inform traders/managers of big market events affecting firm position
  • Liaise with partners, managers, PBs, clearing houses, and traders to keep systems operations smoothly
  • Close out tasks for current trade date i.e. statements, margin, position recs.

Qualifications and Skills

  • B.S. degree in business, finance, economics, management information systems or related field
  • 1-3 years of work experience preferred, but not required
  • Knowledge or experience in economic, financial reporting preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Office application skills, Google apps, Bloomberg Terminal, TT, CQG
  • Basic knowledge of programming language preferred (Python, C++, Linux System)
  • Basic knowledge of foreign exchange & futures markets, trading systems

Competencies

  • Strong data analytics, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal communication skills required for time-sensitive issues
  • Prioritize issues and thrive in high-stress environment with speed and accuracy
  • Ability to multi-task, stay organized, work in team-based environment
  • Basic understanding of programming/networks
  • Knowledge of financial markets, concepts and products

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