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Kalshi · 1 month ago

Operations Risk Analyst

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

1+ years exp

Kalshi is defining a new category in financial markets through prediction markets. As an Operations Risk Analyst, you will help ensure the stability and integrity of Kalshi’s markets by monitoring trading activity, managing operational risk, and safeguarding customer positions.

FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesFinTechInternetPrediction MarketsPredictive Analytics

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee daily trade and clearing operations across Kalshi’s current and new markets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

Continuously monitor risk exposure, system performance, and operational controls; swiftly escalate and collaborate with engineering and risk teams to address and remediate issues

Identify operational risks proactively and contribute to the development and refinement of automated monitoring and exception-handling systems

Lead or participate in incident response, root-cause analyses, and post-mortems, ensuring actionable outcomes and continuous operational improvements

Partner cross-functionally with other teams to drive continuous improvement in risk management processes, documentation, and governance, enhancing Kalshi’s operational resilience and compliance posture

Support new clearing and risk initiatives aligned with Kalshi’s growth strategy and expansion into new markets and trading products

Qualification

Finance degreeOperational risk managementListed derivatives experienceAdvanced Excel skillsClearing systemsInterest in financial innovationCommunication skillsDetail-oriented mindset

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

Familiarity with clearing processes and operational risk management best practices

1-4 years of experience in listed derivatives, repo, treasury, or OTC markets, ideally at a clearing house, trading firm, an exchange or a FCM

Strong analytical capabilities and technical proficiency, including advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) and a basic understanding of financial technology systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of working effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to balance daily operational rigor and long-term risk strategy