Risk Analyst

🕒 July 1

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BHFT

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11 - 50 employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

📣 Marketing

Consulting • Logistics • Marketing

BHFT is a company specializing in advanced algorithmic trading solutions tailored for the complexities of today's financial markets. With over 30 years of experience in global trading, their approach emphasizes the development of strategic, quantitative trading methodologies that leverage state-of-the-art technology. They focus on automated trading platforms utilizing high-frequency algorithms, conducting thorough market-specific research, and offering a robust backtesting infrastructure to ensure optimal performance in various market conditions. BHFT’s vision encompasses a comprehensive approach to algorithmic trading, integrating software, hardware, and trading strategies to navigate fragmented market dynamics effectively.

📋 Description

• Run and maintain the firm’s VaR and risk systems daily • Monitor trading exposures in real time against the firm’s risk limits • Reconcile daily margin requirements against FCM statements and calls • Execute daily stress tests and scenario analyses • Identify and investigate outliers, data issues, or unexpected spikes in VaR • Maintain a working understanding of daily P&L by strategy • Run the daily liquidity reserve model to assess bid/ask costs • Prepare and distribute clear daily risk reports to senior management

🎯 Requirements

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in risk at a prop trading firm, hedge fund, or futures clearing organization • Strong proficiency in Value at Risk (VaR) methodologies and risk system management • Hands-on experience with futures margining (especially SPAN), FCM reconciliation, and margin optimization tools • Practical understanding of futures markets, including spreads and basis trading • Solid knowledge of listed options Greeks and equity portfolio risk • Familiarity with P&L attribution concepts and how they relate to risk monitoring • Advanced Excel skills; Python or SQL experience is a plus • Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field • CFA or FRM is preferred but not required

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Compensation for sports activities • Non-professional training support • Flexible schedule