FalconX · 20 hours ago
Risk Manager, Market and Credit
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$153K/yr - $207K/yr
5+ years expFalconX is a pioneering team committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. As a Risk Manager, Market and Credit, you will manage and mitigate market and credit risks, ensuring the firm's financial stability and operational resilience.
CryptocurrencyFinancial ExchangesFinTechTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Create, develop, and execute strategies to manage firm-wide market and credit risks effectively by collaborating with trading, finance, and other relevant teams
Conduct comprehensive assessments of firm-wide market and credit risks, identifying potential vulnerabilities and developing strategies to mitigate these risks
Monitor and analyze market trends, price movements, and credit metrics to ensure adequate risk management under various market conditions
Develop and implement risk metrics and monitoring tools to assess the firm's market and credit exposure, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the firm's resilience to adverse market conditions and potential worst-case scenarios related to market and credit
Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks in market and credit management, providing actionable insights to inform risk management strategies
Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management, highlighting key market and credit exposures, trends, and performance metrics
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal risk policies, particularly those affecting market and credit risk management, and update practices accordingly
Identify opportunities to enhance risk management processes, including automation of risk assessment and reporting procedures, and implement internal controls to safeguard against operational risks
Continuously update your knowledge of risk management practices, financial instruments, and technologies related to market and credit
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, with 5-7+ years of experience in risk management, focusing on market and credit risk
Experience working in a financial institution or financial services start-up
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
Self-motivated, with great initiative and the ability to work independently
Maintain a high level of accuracy in all tasks
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly
Preferred
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or R, with a focus on financial modeling and analysis
Experience with market and credit risk management tools and software
Prior experience in the cryptocurrency market is advantageous but not required
Benefits
Performance-linked bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package
Company
FalconX
FalconX is a digital assets prime brokerage providing trading, financing, and custody services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (16)
2023 (6)
2022 (6)
2021 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$477MKey Investors
Cantor FitzgeraldAmex VenturesAccel
2025-05-27Debt Financing
2022-06-22Series D· $150M
2021-08-10Series C· $210M
Leadership Team
Raghu Yarlagadda
Co-founder & CEO
Austin Reid
Global Head of Revenue & Business
Recent News
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2025-12-29
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