Onboarding & Risk Analyst - Currency Management

Mesirow•Seattle, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices across the country, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services. We are seeking an Onboarding & Risk Analyst in Mesirow’s Currency Management business responsible for client and account onboarding while ensuring robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness across investment portfolios. This role partners across teams to establish trading infrastructure, oversee risk exposure, and maintain strong controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in relevant discipline
Self-starter challenged by ability to take on new initiatives and work independently.
Focused and organized with superior problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail is critical in this role
Proactively seek out process improvement opportunities and efficiencies
Advanced Excel skills.
Proficiency with mathematics, and familiarity with financial calculations
Must be able to handle multiple priorities effectively and with a high degree of accuracy and independence
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration
Experience working with global custodian banks
3-5 years of experience in derivatives operations and collateral management, with a solid understanding of trade processing, settlement, and regulatory requirement in investment operations, risk management, or onboarding within asset management or financial services

Nice To Haves

Ability to program in SQL and/or Python is desired.

Responsibilities

Identify and monitor market, credit, and liquidity risks; ensure portfolios remain within limits, mandates, and risk appetite.
Implement controls to mitigate operational risks, ensure data integrity, and audit readiness.
Manage negotiation and execution of legal agreements (ISDA, CSA, clearing agreements).
Liaise with brokers, custodians, and counterparties to establish accounts, connectivity, and trading readiness.
Oversee onboarding and ongoing compliance with regulations such as Dodd-Frank and EMIR, including reporting and margin requirements.
Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Operations, Portfolio Management, and Trading to onboard accounts, test workflows, and ensure systems are ready for trading.