Cantor Fitzgerald
Base pay range
$270,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Location:
New York
Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic Risk Manager to lead risk oversight for our Prime Brokerage business. This role is responsible for managing counterparty risk, market exposure, and operational risk across a diverse client base. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial markets, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
Responsibilities
Lead the risk management function for Prime Brokerage, overseeing client portfolios across equities, options, treasuries, and derivatives.
Evaluate and approve new client onboarding from a risk perspective, including credit assessments, margin methodologies, and collateral terms.
Monitor real-time risk exposures and ensure compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement risk frameworks, policies, and procedures tailored to Prime Brokerage activities.
Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and exposure modeling to assess potential vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with front office, legal, compliance, and operations to ensure a holistic risk approach.
Provide senior management with regular risk reporting, insights, and recommendations.
Stay abreast of market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging risks impacting the Prime Brokerage landscape.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) preferred.
7+ years of experience in risk management within a Prime Brokerage or institutional trading environment.
Strong understanding of financial instruments including equities, options, treasuries, and derivatives.
Proven experience with client onboarding and risk due diligence.
Proficiency with Bloomberg and risk management systems (e.g., Calypso, Murex, or proprietary platforms).
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, Dodd-Frank, EMIR).
Experience with quantitative risk modeling and programming (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
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Location:
New York
Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic Risk Manager to lead risk oversight for our Prime Brokerage business. This role is responsible for managing counterparty risk, market exposure, and operational risk across a diverse client base. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial markets, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
Responsibilities
Lead the risk management function for Prime Brokerage, overseeing client portfolios across equities, options, treasuries, and derivatives.
Evaluate and approve new client onboarding from a risk perspective, including credit assessments, margin methodologies, and collateral terms.
Monitor real-time risk exposures and ensure compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement risk frameworks, policies, and procedures tailored to Prime Brokerage activities.
Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and exposure modeling to assess potential vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with front office, legal, compliance, and operations to ensure a holistic risk approach.
Provide senior management with regular risk reporting, insights, and recommendations.
Stay abreast of market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging risks impacting the Prime Brokerage landscape.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) preferred.
7+ years of experience in risk management within a Prime Brokerage or institutional trading environment.
Strong understanding of financial instruments including equities, options, treasuries, and derivatives.
Proven experience with client onboarding and risk due diligence.
Proficiency with Bloomberg and risk management systems (e.g., Calypso, Murex, or proprietary platforms).
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, Dodd-Frank, EMIR).
Experience with quantitative risk modeling and programming (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
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