Head of Market Risk
PolymarketNew YorkFull TimeEngineering
Remotely
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Job Description
📋 Description
- Own the end-to-end market risk framework for FCM and DCO
- Present exposures and stress results to Risk Committee and Board
- Ensure framework meets regulatory requirements and audits
- Set margin, limits, and risk parameters for markets
- Collaborate with quants and developers on risk platform
🎯 Requirements
- Direct trading and risk-management experience on a desk
- Experience managing risk at a DCO/FCM or trading desk
- Calibrating risk methodologies: VaR, Expected Shortfall, stress tests
- Knowledge of CFTC/DCO core principles and customer fund rules
- Strong communication to Risk Committee, Board, regulators
- 10+ years in market or clearing risk; leadership or senior IC
🎁 Benefits
- Competitive salary & equity
- Unlimited PTO
- Health, Vision, Dental coverage
- 401k match
- Hardware setup: MacBook Pro, large display, accessories
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