Arthur Financial are delighted to partner with one of the world’s leading hedge fund managers to support them with their continued growth on the back of some excellent results. The client renowned for their approach to Risk, are looking to make several hires across London and New York.
The role
A Systematic Risk Officer requires a quantitative individual who has the capacity to contribute to the development of the market risk framework, as well as a strong understanding of both pre-trade and post-trade electronic/algo trading risk.
The business has hired someone in London to lead the systematic risk area, they have implemented a state-of-the-art systematic trading platform, and its scope keeps expanding. The platform needs to have direct connectivity to markets for execution and meet all the compliance/regulatory and risk control requirements.
The incumbent will continue to develop the framework and trading platform, while interacting with other Systematic Risk specialists as well as the broader Risk team. It will also work closely with functions including Compliance, Legal, the CTO and COO teams for the systematic build-out.
The role is to be based in their New York office. The client is very happy to provide re-location and sponsorship assistance for the right individual.
Requirements
7-+ years’ experience on financial markets, including: Market/liquidity risk management experience
3+ years’ E-trading/algorithmic trading risk management experience
Strong understanding of portfolio market risk analysis (VaR, stress testing, Greeks)
Strong record of direct interaction with Front Office (traders/PMs
A fantastic opportunity to join this highly regarded business at a very exciting time. For further information, please do contact Antony on 0207 587 7207 or email aw@arthur.co.uk
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