Department: Risk Management
Reports to Director of Risk
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic on-site Risk Analyst to join our proprietary trading firm. This role is centered on real-time monitoring of trading activity, with a particular focus on futures markets. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of trading environments and risk exposure, and will thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Monitor live trading activity across a broad spectrum of asset classes to identify and escalate risk exposures and breaches in real time.
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Collaborate closely with traders, operations, and technology teams.
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Interpret trading behavior and market movements to assess potential risk implications.
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Support the development and refinement of risk monitoring tools and dashboards
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Contribute to post-trade reviews and risk incident analysis.
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Assist in the enforcement of trading limits and risk policies.
What We’re Looking For:
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Industry Experience: Prior experience in a trading, risk, or operations role within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or investment bank is preferred but not essential.
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Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of futures markets and trading mechanics.
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Calm Under Pressure: Ability to remain composed and make sound judgments in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.
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Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly articulate risk concerns to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Collaborative mindset: This is a key requirement. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams.
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Analytical Thinking: Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex trading data quickly and accurately.
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Technical Skills: While advanced programming or quantitative modeling is not required, comfort with using trading and risk platforms, Excel, and basic data tools is expected.
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Able to work in the office 5 days a week
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
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Familiarity with risk frameworks and trading compliance standards.
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Experience working in a 24/5 or global trading environment is a plus.
Compensation
Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $150,000, plus eligibility for a performance- based bonus.
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Geneva Trading offers a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee- incentives/
Application expected to close: 7/01/2026