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Geneva Trading

Global Head of Risk Management

Chicago, IL · On-site

$225K - $300K/yr

The Global Head of Market Risk Management will play a key role in the trading firm's dynamic environment. This person will develop and apply analytic tools and techniques to define and enhance our ...

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Credit Officer & Head of Risk

Atlanta, GA · On-site

What You'll Do Splitit is seeking an experienced credit and risk officer to enable the delivery of innovative and reliable credit products and services. This role is responsible for leading the ...

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New York, NY · On-site

$145K - $185K/yr

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for head of risk in the United States is $143,185.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,500.00 and $167,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Head of Risk, you need deep expertise in risk management, analytical skills, and a relevant degree such as finance, economics, or business, often supported by certifications like FRM or PRM. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, regulatory compliance software, and data analytics platforms is typically required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and clear communication are crucial soft skills that help manage teams and influence organizational direction. These skills ensure effective identification, mitigation, and communication of risks, safeguarding the organization's assets and reputation.

What are the main challenges a Head of Risk faces in aligning risk management with overall business strategy?

A Head of Risk often encounters the challenge of ensuring that risk management practices are not seen as barriers but as integral parts of strategic decision-making. This requires close collaboration with executive leadership and other departments to embed a risk-aware culture without hindering innovation. Balancing regulatory compliance, business objectives, and emerging risks—such as cyber threats or market volatility—demands strong communication skills and adaptability. Regularly updating risk frameworks to reflect the evolving business environment is also essential for success in this role.

What does a Head of Risk do?

A Head of Risk is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact an organization’s financial health, reputation, or operations. They develop risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and minimize potential losses. This role involves working closely with senior leadership to integrate risk management into business decision-making and often leads a team of risk professionals. The Head of Risk also monitors emerging risks and oversees risk reporting to stakeholders.
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Global Head of Risk Management

Global Head of Risk Management

Geneva Trading

Chicago, IL • On-site

$225K - $300K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.
The Global Head of Market Risk Management will play a key role in the trading firm's dynamic environment. This person will develop and apply analytic tools and techniques to define and enhance our risk management framework. This person will also identify and manage risks in Geneva's existing and newly proposed trading strategies. The role will report to the CAO and work closely with other members of the executive suite and board of directors.
How You Can Make An Impact
  • Define and drive enhancements to the firm's Risk Framework
  • Update and maintain the firm's Risk Manual as necessary
  • Work closely with Senior Management on identifying and assessing risks of potential and existing business lines
    • Participate in several management meetings per month
  • Supervise and manage all employees of the Risk team globally
  • Model, analyze, and optimize existing and new risk matrices
  • Drive the development and implementation of analytical risk models to provide insight into the firm's various trading activities
  • Monitor risk on a real time basis, leveraging our monitoring and analysis framework to identify and communicate important risk-related information to traders and management
  • Interpret and utilize quantitative results from risk reporting efforts and communicate these effectively
  • Work directly with traders and senior management on escalated risk issues
  • Collaborate with trading and development team members to design and employ risk controls in Geneva's proprietary execution software
  • Conduct regulatory reporting as required
  • Manage trading limits and trading software risk settings within the firm
  • Must be willing to receive training for new asset classes that the firm intends to participate in

What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's Degree or above in a quantitative discipline. (physics, finance, economics, econometrics, statistics, mathematics, or equivalent experience
  • CFA, JD, and/or MBA is a plus
  • At least 7 years' relevant experience as a Senior Risk Manager in a derivatives trading environment
  • Experience with futures, options, cryptocurrency, and power trading strategies and risk management; trading through or managing risk through a market-crisis is highly preferred (i.e. 9/11 or 2008 events)
  • Experience building various models to evaluate and represent derivative market risk, including Historical Simulation, VaR, Scenario Analysis/Stress Testing, Greeks, Option profiles, etc.
  • Experience dealing directly with traders on risk-related issues
  • Experience and comfort dealing directly with senior management on risk-related issues
  • Deep understanding of futures and options trading (Fixed Income, FX, Equities, Commodities, etc.) and their Greeks
  • Detailed knowledge of exchange traded derivative products with an emphasis on their risk characteristics
  • Ability to handle high pressure situations
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage others
  • Desire to work in a fast paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment
  • Deep understanding of US, European and Asian regulatory environments including Dodd-Frank, Regulation Automated Trading (Reg AT), MiFID II and Japanese HST

Compensation
Base Salary Range: $225,000 - $300,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Geneva Trading offers a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/
Application expected to close: 6/01/2026
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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