Risk Manager

Job Title

Risk Manager

About SpeedTrader

SpeedTrader - www.speedtrader.com - is an online brokerage firm that provides stock and options trading services designed for active traders. Traders choose SpeedTrader for our powerful trading platforms, direct access routing, robust short locate availability, market-leading technology, and exceptional customer service. Active traders can’t afford to settle for anything short of the best tools.

Description

SpeedTrader is hiring Risk Manager’s to monitor firm risk and client positions for multiple shifts Monday through Friday. Monitor and manage market, credit, and liquidity risks related to the firm's client stock and options positions in margin accounts. Evaluate minute-by-minute/daily risk exposures, enforce risk limits, and collaborate with senior management and compliance team to ensure adherence to internal risk policies.

The Risk Manager will use our risk monitor program and active trading platform to monitor, analyze and take action when needed to reduce client and firm risk. This will involve contacting clients informing them that they must either cover their positions or send more funds to their account and in some circumstances, cover clients’ positions for them. In some circumstances, the Risk Manager will have to cover clients’ positions for them. Be highly professional, attentive, and quick on their feet, who can be trusted with a high level of responsibility.

Qualifications

·        Successful applicants should have 3-5 years of experience in risk management and trading in equities and options.

·        Series 7 required. Series 57 preferred or attainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

·        Monitor risk from the hours of either:

o  Day Shift from 8am to 5pm ET

o  Morning Shift from 4am to 12pm ET

o  Night Shift from 8pm to 4am ET

·        Monitor client and firm-wide trading exposures, margin requirements, and potential default risks.

·        Manage firm max position sizes and margin requirements for US stocks.

·        Oversee trading systems to prevent price-related errors, duplicate orders, or size-limit violations using tools like order management systems.

·        Ensure all trading operations and firm practices conform to financial regulations and reporting requirements.

·        Analyze daily risk metrics and report key risk indicators to senior management and executives.

·        Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

·        Communicating complex information clearly.

·        Ability to think and act logically under pressure.

·        Data analysis.

·        Strong communication skills.

·        Knowledge and understanding of FINRA and SEC regulations.

·        Experience using DAS/Sterling platforms is preferable.

·        Communicate in English (speak, read and write).

Location

Katonah, NY – Westchester Urban Campus - 206 acres with lush hiking trails and endless views of the Muscoot River.

Flexible. Open to Remote, Hybrid, or On-Site.

·        Morning shift ideal for candidates in a European time zone.

·        Night shift ideal for candidates in the West Coast US time zone.

Compensation

Competitive salary

Medical Benefits, 401K

1) Attach a copy of your resume.

2) Submit a few short paragraphs in response to the two items below:

·        Write a sample email to a client informing them that they must send in additional funds or cover an unsecured position.

·        Describe your passion for trading and the market. Incorporate key factors that indicate your knowledge of the stock market, trading, online brokerage firms, trading strategies, or risk management, etc.