Job Description
As a Trading Risk Control professional, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with trading activities. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets and risk management principles to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. The position involves continuous monitoring of trading operations to detect potential vulnerabilities and implement corrective measures. You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining risk control frameworks that align with business objectives and market dynamics.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive risk analysis across all trading processes, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk, to identify potential exposure points and develop targeted monitoring strategies.
- Utilize advanced data analytics tools to detect abnormal trading patterns or events, and create robust prevention mechanisms to address root causes of risk incidents.
- Perform daily data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting to track key risk indicators and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with technical teams to design, test, and validate risk control algorithms and systems, ensuring they meet operational requirements and regulatory standards.
- Participate in cross-departmental initiatives to enhance risk governance frameworks, including policy development, process optimization, and training programs for trading teams.
- Prepare detailed risk assessment reports for senior management, highlighting emerging risks, mitigation progress, and recommendations for improvement.
- Stay updated on industry regulations, market trends, and internal risk management protocols to ensure continuous alignment with compliance requirements.
- Support incident response efforts by analyzing past risk events, identifying lessons learned, and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Engage in risk scenario modeling and stress testing to evaluate the impact of potential market disruptions on trading portfolios and risk exposure.
- Coordinate with compliance and audit teams to ensure risk control practices are documented, reviewed, and aligned with internal control standards.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or a related quantitative field, with advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in trading risk management, financial risk analysis, or equivalent roles within banking, fintech, or investment sectors.
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in statistical modeling, data visualization, and risk assessment methodologies such as VaR, CVaR, and stress testing.
- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SQL) and data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau, Bloomberg Terminal) to process large datasets and automate risk monitoring workflows.
- Deep understanding of financial regulations (e.g., Basel III, MiFID II) and risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO ERM) to ensure compliance and governance.
- Excellent communication skills to present complex risk findings to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in risk reporting and analysis.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to design innovative risk mitigation solutions and optimize existing risk control processes.
- Knowledge of trading systems architecture and risk control integration to support technical development and system testing efforts.
- Preferred certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or PRM (Professional Risk Manager) to demonstrate expertise in risk management practices.
