Risk Manager
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Overview
Job Description
Risk Manager – Career Launch AI Talent Network
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type:Full-Time · Part-Time · Contract · Temporary · Internship · Casual
Estimated Compensation:$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)
About This Posting
This job description represents a sample Risk Manager position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with risk management roles within trading, investment management, and financial services.
Actual openings may vary depending on the employer’s asset class focus, trading strategies, and risk oversight requirements.
For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:https://www.careerlaunch.ai/
Position Overview
The Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating financial, operational, and market risks across the firm’s trading and investment activities. This role ensures that risk exposure aligns with organizational risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Risk Managers collaborate closely with traders, portfolio managers, compliance teams, and quantitative analysts to implement risk frameworks, monitor exposures, and optimize decision-making in dynamic markets.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and assess market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk exposures across portfolios and trading desks
Develop, maintain, and enhance risk models, dashboards, and reporting tools
Analyze trading strategies, portfolio performance, and stress-test scenarios for potential risk impact
Implement risk limits, controls, and escalation procedures for breaches
Conduct daily, weekly, and ad-hoc risk reporting to senior management
Identify inefficiencies, anomalies, or emerging risks in markets or internal processes
Support regulatory reporting and compliance as it relates to risk management
Collaborate with quantitative analysts to refine metrics, VaR models, and scenario analyses
Provide guidance and training to teams on risk policies and procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees a plus
Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles
Experience in risk management, trading risk, portfolio risk, or quantitative analysis
Advanced analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving capability
Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or risk management software a plus
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Interest in market dynamics, portfolio management, and risk optimization
About the Career Launch AI Talent Network
The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps professionals pursue opportunities similar to this role through:
Skills-based role matching for risk management, trading, and investment positions
Resume and profile optimization for risk-focused careers
Guidance on outreach to trading desks, portfolio teams, and hiring managers
Interview preparation for risk, trading, and quantitative assessments
To learn more or express interest in risk management roles, visit:https://www.careerlaunch.ai/
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