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Risk Manager | Prop Trading Firm

Selby JenningsChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 7 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Risk Manager role offers a unique opportunity to partner directly with traders and quantitative researchers at a leading prop trading firm, driving impactful decisions within a sophisticated Delta One business. You'll thrive here if you possess strong communication skills, deep Delta One product knowledge, and a quantitative mindset, eager to contribute to a dynamic team.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted
2 days ago

Job Description

A globally recognized quantitative Proprietary Trading Firm is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to join its front office-facing risk team. This individual will work directly with traders, quantitative researchers, and technology teams to oversee risk across a sophisticated Delta One trading business.


Risk managers are viewed as business partners rather than a traditional control function, providing direct exposure to traders, researchers, and senior leadership. As a result, candidates must possess strong communication skills and excellent market knowledge. The hiring team is seeking an individual with extensive experience in Delta One products who is eager to join a highly dynamic team and contribute meaningfully to the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner closely with trading desks to monitor and manage market, liquidity, and portfolio risks.

  • Evaluate new trading strategies, products, and markets, providing risk analysis and recommendations.

  • Develop and enhance risk analytics, stress-testing frameworks, and reporting tools.

  • Utilize Python and quantitative methods to improve risk processes and infrastructure.

  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders across trading, quantitative research, and technology.

Requirement

  • 5+ years of experience in Market Risk, Quantitative Risk, or Front Office Risk Management at a top tier investment bank or market maker

  • Experience covering equities, ETFs, futures, or other exchange-traded products

  • Strong understanding of Delta One products and related risk factors.

  • Advanced Python skills and a quantitative mindset.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.

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