PEAK6 · 1 month ago
Sr Risk Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $136K/yr
1+ years expPEAK6 Capital Management is a proprietary options trading firm headquartered in Chicago. The Execution Risk Analyst will monitor and maintain the firm’s order flow, develop tools to monitor market risk, and communicate key execution risks to management.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Daily monitoring and validation of execution risk
Regular testing of all execution limits
Keeping abreast of relevant market events and drivers as they pertain to firm positioning
Maintaining an active dialogue with support groups regarding risk changes, risk representation, revenue, and regulatory issues
Communication of key execution risks to management via presentations and regular write-ups
Working with other Risk functions including Product Control, Middle Office, Risk IT, and Risk Reporting
Qualification
Required
An excellent academic background, degree in a quantitative discipline such as financial engineering, mathematical or computational finance, or combined undergraduate/graduate degrees in economics and statistics
1-3 years of experience in a risk analyst role or related position
Proficiency with Python and Excel
Strong attention to detail, project management and prioritization skills which will be key in balancing daily deadlines with timely implementation of strategic projects
Successful completion of the Series 57 will need to be completed within 120 days from hiring date
Preferred
A demonstrable understanding of options pricing methods and models preferred but not required
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Ability to work remotely up to two days a week
Company
PEAK6
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1001-5000 employees
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