Risk Manager, Equities

Jump Trading Group is committed to world-class research and innovation. As a Risk Manager, Equities, you will be part of the Global Risk Management team, responsible for evaluating new trading strategies, markets, and products.

Requirements

• At least 7 years in equities-focused risk or trading across developed/emerging markets.
• Cash equities most preferred. Equity derivatives and index products also useful.
• Bachelor's degree required; including a strong academic record.
• Operational risk fluency across the trade lifecycle, prime brokerage/clearing (margin/financing), short inventory/locates, market access controls, and exchange connectivity/trading systems.
• Factor literacy: experience consuming outputs from factor models (e.g., Barra, Axioma) and common measures (e.g. VaR) to interpret and communicate risk.
• Practical US equity market microstructure knowledge and how it informs monitoring, limits, controls, and scenarios.
• Python, SQL, experience with Bloomberg, and advanced Excel required for querying firm datasets, validation, ad hoc analysis, and light automation.
• Ability to communicate in a way that is crisp, credible at the desk, effective with traders and technologists, and calm under pressure.
• Reliable and predictable availability, including onsite presence in New York with flexibility for occasional off-hours support.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
• Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation plus paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness Programs