Associate - Junior Market Risk Manager

Gfi Group • New York, NY

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About The Position

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to support our Risk Management department as an Associate - Junior Market Risk Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in monitoring and analyzing market risks, ensuring our firm's financial stability and compliance. Your expertise in SQL and Fidessa will be key in developing risk analysis tools and reports. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in market risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in market risk management, with a focus on equities and FX.
• Strong SQL programming skills for data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Fidessa is essential.
• Understanding of market risk concepts and financial instruments.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Bloomberg or Risk Metrics is preferred.
• Knowledge of cross-border trading strategies is an asset.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze market risk exposures for equities and FX markets.
• Develop and maintain SQL-based risk analysis tools and queries.
• Collaborate with trading desks and senior managers for risk mitigation.
• Prepare regular market risk reports and present findings.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Enhance risk management processes and systems.
• Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes.
• Provide support and guidance to junior risk analysts.
• Assist in ad-hoc risk-related projects as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree