Risk Control Manager - Robert Walters : Job Details

Our client is seeking a Risk Control Manager to lead their Risk and Reporting function. This role is pivotal in ensuring the success and integrity of their trading operations, which span cash, derivatives, and volatility trading. The candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with trading desks, central finance, and control functions to drive operational excellence. This role will be located in Cambridge, with plans in 2025 to open an office in London. Mandarin speaker required.

What you'll do:

As a Risk Control Manager, you will play an integral role in maintaining the success of our client's diverse trading operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include analysing and reporting on trading desk risk exposures, establishing systematic trading limits, overseeing P&L attribution, implementing risk controls tailored to specific trading strategies, among other tasks. You will also be responsible for ensuring balance sheet capital integrity while mitigating funding risks. Your role will extend to managing counterparty risks and operational risks as well.

• Analyse and report trading desk risk exposures, limits, and breaches in real time
• Establish, review, and maintain systematic trading limits
• Oversee P&L attribution, reporting, and analysis with detailed commentaries on key drivers
• Implement and enhance risk controls and quantitative analytics tailored to trading strategies
• Ensure balance sheet capital and funding usage integrity while mitigating funding risks
• Monitor and manage counterparty risks and operational risks, including business continuity planning
• Develop automated trading controls, scripts, and dashboards to monitor positions and balances in real time

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Risk Control Manager position brings a wealth of experience from quantitative trading firms, investment banks or hedge funds. You should have at least 5 years of experience in roles such as Product Control, Market Risk Management or Risk Strategist. A Master's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline is required for this role. Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA or FRM would be advantageous. You should also have hands-on experience in developing and implementing risk management procedures and tools.

• Master degree or higher in a quantitative discipline; professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or FRM are a plus
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in quantitative trading firms, investment banks, or hedge funds in roles such as Product Control, Market Risk Management, or Risk Strategist
• Hands-on experience in developing and implementing risk management procedures and tools
• In-depth understanding of financial products; familiarity with crypto products is advantageous
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• Mandarin speaker (Professional Working Proficiency)
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

What sets this company apart:

Our client is part of a global group dedicated to mapping a multi-asset allocation strategy that identifies potential private equity, venture capital, and fund investments to achieve sustainable, stable, and diversified returns through a risk-balanced, growth-oriented multi-strategy system. They are committed to driving operational excellence and fostering a supportive work environment where employees can thrive.Bottom of Form

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