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Susquehanna International Group · 2 days ago

Operational Risk Management

Greater Philadelphia

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Susquehanna International Group is a global quantitative trading firm focused on scientific rigor and innovation. They are seeking an organized individual to support the development and execution of their Internal Controls and Operational Risk Management framework, involving risk processes, control testing, and risk reporting.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in performing control testing and walkthroughs to assess control design and effectiveness

Help maintain the internal control library and documentation (e.g., narratives, risk/control matrices)

Support facilitation of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) with first-line teams

Record, track, and help analyze operational incidents and loss events

Run scenario analysis

Collect and maintain risk and control data in internal systems

Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, scorecards, and risk reports for senior stakeholders

Support Key Risk Indicator (KRI) monitoring and escalation processes

Log and follow up on risk issues, remediation plans, and audit findings

Assist in reviewing vendor risk data, business continuity documentation, and third-party controls

Help ensure compliance with internal risk policies and procedures

Qualification

Operational risk managementControl testingData analysisMicrosoft ExcelRegulatory complianceCommunicationProblem-solvingDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

Industry experience in market making, algorithmic trading, or proprietary trading is strongly preferred, along with relevant familiarity with industry-specific regulatory frameworks

5-7 years of experience in operational risk, compliance, audit, or a related operational role

Basic understanding of risk and control concepts (e.g., preventative vs. detective controls, risk assessments)

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with data analysis tools

Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future

Preferred

Exposure to internal audit, controls testing, or regulatory compliance is a plus

Interest in pursuing professional certifications (e.g., CRMA, CIA, CISA)

Benefits

Relaxed dress code (jeans and sneakers are the norm and team jerseys every Friday)

Fully stocked kitchens for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages

A forty thousand square-foot state of the art fitness facility with brand-new equipment, multi-purpose courts, group exercise classes, and locker room spaces

Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions

Social events such as a poker tournament, holiday party, company outings, and more

On-site Wellness Center

On-site services such as a mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance

Opportunities to give back to the community through Susquehanna sponsored events and donation drives