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Market Risk Analyst

3 weeks ago
Anywhere
Full-time
Mid Level
Financial Analyst
Data Science and Analytics
Python R SQL
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Alpaca

Alpaca

Alpaca is a developer-first API for stock and crypto trading, offering easy-to-use APIs for building apps and trading algorithms.

Capital Markets
51-250
Founded 2015
$87M raised
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Description

  • Design, implement, and monitor risk limits for new products.
  • Perform daily Value-at-Risk (VaR), stress testing, and sensitivity analysis monitoring.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Product to refine and stress-test the margin engine.
  • Help design and roll out the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including risk appetite statements, risk registers, and key risk indicators.
  • Serve as the risk lead for new product approvals and identify risks in novel trading products.
  • Develop forward-looking stress scenarios, including black swan events, to assess impacts on capital and liquidity.
  • Support operational risk assessments, internal audits, and regulatory reporting.
  • Build automated risk dashboards and reporting tools using SQL and Python for senior management.
  • Provide actionable risk insights to the Chief Risk Officer and other stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 2–5 years of experience in Market Risk, Middle Office, or Quantitative Analysis within a fintech, hedge fund, or high-frequency trading environment.
  • Deep understanding of derivatives such as futures and options, and margin mechanics.
  • Experience with prediction markets or event-driven trading is a significant plus.
  • Strong understanding of the Three Lines of Defense model and broader risk governance.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python, or R, for data analysis.
  • Ability to handle large datasets and build risk models.
  • Ability to define risk parameters for novel products with limited industry benchmarks.
  • Strong communication skills for explaining quantitative risk to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
  • A degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Engineering.
  • FRM or CFA designation is a plus.
  • Experience in a high-growth startup environment is preferred.
  • Direct experience with SPAN or TIMS margin methodologies is preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SEC/FINRA, CFTC, or international equivalents is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with stock options.
  • Health benefits.
  • One-time USD $500 new hire home-office setup stipend.
  • Monthly USD $150 stipend via a Brex card.

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