Risk Manager - Equity Derivatives
All OptionsAbout the Role
All Options is seeking a Risk Manager to join the team in Austin, TX as a market maker in equity derivatives. You will be at the center of risk management with real responsibility from day one, monitoring risk live on the trading floor and working closely with trading teams.
- Monitor and manage market risk of the equity derivatives business
- Stress-test assumptions, evaluate risk-reward tradeoffs, and optimize capital allocation
- Support deployment of new quantitative and algorithmic strategies
- Drive strategic initiatives to strengthen limits frameworks and improve risk processes
- Design and improve market risk frameworks and automated monitoring tools using Python
- Assess and sign off on new trading strategies and algorithms
Requirements
- 3 – 5 years of experience working in an equity derivatives trading firm
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as STEM, Statistics, Economics, or Finance
- Hands-on understanding of equity and derivatives trading
- Clear understanding of risk factors that affect a market maker company trading a large equity derivatives portfolio
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Able to both design and implement aspects of risk management frameworks
- Independent thinker, with convincing communication skills
- Results-oriented with attention to detail and focus on quality of work
- Mindset geared towards continuous improvement and innovation
- Collaborative team player, able to contribute in fast-paced trading environment
- All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
What You'll Get
- 25 days PTO
- paid medical, dental, and vision benefits package
- 401(k) employer sponsored contributions
- in-house meals and snacks
- monthly drinks and festivities