Margin Operations (Overnight)

Kalshi•New York, NY

1d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Kalshi operates markets around the clock, and our margin and risk operations need to match. We're looking for a senior Margin Risk professional to own overnight operations, serving as the primary risk monitor during non-standard hours when the rest of the team is offline. You'll be responsible for real-time margin surveillance, escalation decisions, and keeping the platform's risk posture sound through the overnight session. This role sits at the intersection of risk management and operational execution. You'll work closely with our clearing, compliance, and technology teams.

Requirements

4–10+ years of experience in margin operations, clearing operations, or market risk at an exchange, clearinghouse, FCM, or broker-dealer
Deep familiarity with margin methodologies, initial margin, variation margin, intraday margin calls, and collateral management
Experience operating in a real-time risk monitoring capacity, including making independent escalation decisions under pressure
Strong understanding of cleared derivatives, futures, or event contracts and their associated risk mechanics
Comfort working overnight or non-standard hours as the primary risk operations coverage
Proficiency in Python, SQL, or similar tools for data analysis and monitoring
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to stay sharp and decisive during high-pressure overnight situations
Strong written communication skills — your shift handoffs and escalation memos need to be clear and actionable

Responsibilities

Monitor margin positions, exposure, and collateral levels across Kalshi's markets in real time during overnight hours
Identify and escalate margin deficiencies, unusual position concentrations, and risk limit breaches in accordance with established thresholds and procedures
Execute margin calls and manage the end-to-end margin call lifecycle including issuance, tracking, and resolution
Perform end-of-day and overnight reconciliations across clearing accounts, ensuring accuracy of margin calculations and collateral postings
Coordinate with clearing members, counterparties, and custodians to resolve margin disputes and settlement issues
Monitor market activity and liquidity conditions overnight, flagging developments that could affect risk exposure
Maintain and update risk operations runbooks, escalation procedures, and shift handoff documentation
Support the build-out of automated monitoring tools and contribute to process improvements that reduce manual risk in overnight operations