Derivatives Risk Oversight Lead

About This Role

Key ResponsibilitiesAI-extracted

• 1
  Support the Director of Risk in implementing and managing financial risk management programs for the Bitstamp Financial Services entity
• 2
  Provide independent monitoring of risk exposures across financial and operational risks and escalate breaches of approved limits
• 3
  Review and validate risk models and assess exposure metrics across derivatives products and trading strategies
• 4
  Define and periodically review margin methodologies and counterparty risk framework and limits
• 5
  Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to assess the impact of adverse market conditions on the derivatives portfolio

RequirementsAI-extracted

• 5+ years of experience in financial risk management, ideally in a second line of defense capacity
• Experience in a derivatives trading firm or brokerage is strongly preferred, and direct derivatives/market risk experience is essential
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights
• Good understanding of the MiFID regulatory framework and prudential expectations relevant to investment firms offering derivatives products
• Effective communication and presentation skills, including the ability to challenge senior stakeholders with credible quantitative analysis and clear risk recommendations

Perks & BenefitsAI-extracted