Risk Management Lead/Manager

What you’ll be working on:

• Team Leadership & Development:

o Lead, mentor, and manage a team of risk management professionals.

o Foster a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

o Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.

• Risk Management Strategy:

o Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks and policies for CFD trading activities.

o Ensure alignment of risk management strategies with the company’s overall business objectives.

• Risk Monitoring & Reporting:

o Oversee the monitoring of trading positions, margin requirements, and exposure limits.

o Ensure the timely generation and delivery of risk reports to senior management and stakeholders.

o Identify and escalate potential risk issues, providing actionable recommendations.

• Trading Desk Collaboration:

o Work closely with Trading members to ensure compliance with risk limits and trading guidelines.

o Provide real-time risk assessments and support to optimize trading strategies.

• Regulatory Compliance:

o Ensure all trading activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

o Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices in risk management.

• Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis:

o Oversee the conduct of stress tests and scenario analyses to evaluate the impact of market shocks on trading portfolios.

o Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate potential losses.

• Technology & Tools:

o Utilize advanced risk management tools and software to enhance risk monitoring and reporting capabilities.

o Close collaborations with Developers and data teams to improve risk management systems and processes.

• Stakeholder Communication:

o Act as the primary point of contact for risk management matters with senior management, traders, and regulators.

o Present risk management fndings and recommendations to executive leadership.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related feld. A Master’s degree or professional certificate on (e.g., FRM, CFA) is a plus.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, preferably within a CFD trading or brokerage environment.

• Strong understanding of CFD products, ffnancial markets, and trading strategies.

• Proffciency in risk management tools and platforms (e.g. PXM, OneZero, Bloomberg, Reuters, or proprietary systems).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with traders, senior management, and regulators.

• Trading platform knowledge, eg. MT4 & MT5

• Good command in BOTH English and Mandarin (as needed to support mandarin speaking customers).