Risk Manager
Περιγραφή εργασίας
We are looking for a self-motivated professional to join our team as Risk Manager and support the ongoing development and operation of the Company’s risk management function within a regulated financial services environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develop and maintain the company’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures.
· Identify, assess, and monitor key financial, operational, and compliance risks.
· Monitor client exposures & margin adequacy.
· Review risk limit, capital adequacy and liquidity breaches and escalate where needed.
· Communicate with prime brokers / liquidity providers on collateral & margin.
· Monitor and adhere to the risk appetite framework approved by the board.
· Conduct regular risk assessments and stress testing to evaluate exposures.
· Identify all material risks such as Market risk, Counterparty risk , Liquidity risk, Operational risk etc.
· Provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies and controls.
· Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., MiFID II, ESMA, CySEC, Basel guidelines).
· Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management and the Board of Directors.
· Collaborate with Compliance, Finance, Operations, and IT to strengthen internal controls.
· Lead risk awareness training and promote a risk-conscious culture across the organization.
· Act as the main point of contact for risk-related audits and regulatory inspections.
· Monitor daily client, market, liquidity, and counterparty exposures and ensure that risk levels remain within approved limits.
· Review margin utilisation, concentration risk, and large exposures, and escalate material findings where necessary.
· Maintain and periodically review the Company’s Risk Register and ensure appropriate documentation of identified risks and mitigating controls.
· Assist in the preparation and submission of risk-related regulatory reports where required.
· Review new products, business initiatives, and material operational changes from a risk management perspective and provide recommendations prior to implementation.
Qualifications and Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field . Master’s degree will be considered an advantage.
· Professional certifications related to Risk Management (e. FRM, PRM, CRO) are considered an advantage.
· Minimum [3+] years of relevant experience in risk management, preferably within financial services and preferably in derivatives / leveraged instruments / CFDs.
· Deep understanding of CFD products, underlying markets, leverage, volatility, margin behavior, counterparty risk, liquidity risk, operational risk.
· In-depth understanding of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
· Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiFID II, ESMA, EBA, CySEC).
· Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
· Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
· Knowledge of CFD and Forex trading platforms, risk monitoring systems, and exposure management tools will be considered an advantage.
· Experience working within a CySEC-regulated Investment Firm (CIF) will be considered a strong advantage.
· Understanding of ICAAP, ILAAP, Internal Capital Adequacy processes, or prudential risk management frameworks will be considered an advantage.
· ADD under Benefits:
· Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
· Exposure to a regulated financial services environment and participation in risk management initiatives across the organization.
· Good character and integrity.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Benefits
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications.
• Friendly and supportive team environment, where maintaining a positive workplace and healthy work-life balance is a priority.
• Ongoing training, guidance, and opportunities for professional development.
• Opportunity to join a growing organization that values its people and promotes a collaborative team culture.
Πώς να υποβάλετε αίτηση
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to constantinos@t-yiglobal.com.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.