AVP, Algo & E-Trading Risk Management (Data)

Jefferies • New York, NY

2h • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) to support the Global Head of
Algorithmic & Electronic Trading Risk Management. This role sits in the second
line of defense and provides oversight of algorithmic and electronic trading
activities across Equities, Fixed Income, and FX. The ideal candidate has 3+
years of experience in electronic/algorithmic trading, market microstructure, or
trading-technology controls, and is comfortable working with trading data, logs,
and technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in electronic trading, algorithmic trading, trading technology, or eTrading risk/controls.
• Working knowledge of the order lifecycle (from order creation through routing/execution), routing logic, algorithm components, and market microstructure.
• Familiarity with FIX protocol concepts, trading logs, and connectivity behavior/events.
• Foundational understanding of U.S. electronic trading regulation (including SEC Rule 15c3-5 and Reg SCI).
• Strong analytical skills; detail-oriented, proactive, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Undergraduate degree in a STEM field.
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and Python.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting oversight across multiple asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, FX).
• Prior exposure to governance committee processes and regulatory/audit remediation tracking.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily second-line oversight of algorithmic and electronic trading activity across asset classes.
• Perform initial analysis of limit breaches, control rejections, exceptions, and connectivity events.
• Conduct assessments of algorithm behavior and order flow to identify potential risks, anomalies, or control gaps.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the global governance framework for electronic and algorithmic trading risk.
• Prepare content and materials for governance and oversight committees.
• Support periodic reviews of controls against applicable regulatory frameworks, including SEC Rule 15c3-5 and Reg SCI.
• Participate in testing for algorithm releases and control changes, partnering with technology and trading stakeholders as needed.
• Review change logs, test plans, and testing documentation to ensure completeness and control alignment.
• Support risk and control self-assessments (RCSA), scenario analysis, and event quality assurance (QA).
• Track and support remediation efforts for audit, regulatory, or internal risk findings, including documentation and evidence collection.

Benefits

• Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
• Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level