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Manager, Market Risk

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$80K - $153K/yr

The Team The candidate will join a nuanced, closely-knit Market Risk Team working in Jersey City. The Risk Management Team evaluates and interprets moderately sophisticated financial and statistical ...

Manager, Market Risk

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$80K - $153K/yr

The Team The candidate will join a nuanced, closely-knit Market Risk Team working in Jersey City. The Risk Management Team evaluates and interprets moderately sophisticated financial and statistical ...

Market Risk Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$125K - $152K/yr

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future As a Product Control Advisor III , you will provide specialist market risk analysis to help Phillips 66 manage its commodity exposures and trading ...

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How much do market risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for market risk manager in the United States is $111,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Market Risk Manager do?

A Market Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that arise from fluctuations in market variables such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and equity prices. They analyze trading portfolios, conduct stress tests, and develop risk management strategies to protect their organization from potential losses. Additionally, Market Risk Managers work closely with traders, analysts, and senior management to ensure that market risks are understood and maintained within acceptable levels.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Market Risk Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Market Risk Manager, you need strong quantitative analysis skills, a background in finance or economics, and often an advanced degree such as an MBA or CFA. Familiarity with risk management software (like Value-at-Risk models), statistical tools, and financial systems such as Bloomberg Terminal is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills set standout candidates apart in this highly analytical role. These capabilities are crucial for accurately assessing market risks, supporting sound investment decisions, and ensuring regulatory compliance in dynamic financial environments.

How does a Market Risk Manager typically collaborate with other departments within a financial institution?

A Market Risk Manager works closely with various departments such as trading, treasury, and compliance to monitor and mitigate potential risks in the institution’s portfolio. They often consult with traders to understand new products and exposures, coordinate with IT teams to enhance risk management systems, and report findings to senior management and regulatory bodies. Regular communication and collaboration are essential to ensure all teams are aligned in managing risk effectively and responding promptly to market developments.

What is the difference between Market Risk Manager vs Credit Risk Analyst?

AspectMarket Risk ManagerCredit Risk Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often CFA or FRMBachelor's degree, often CFA or FRM
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, trading floors, risk departmentsBanks, lending institutions, credit departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in investment banks, asset managers, hedge fundsUsed in commercial banks, credit agencies, lending firms
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for risk management roles in financeCompared for credit analysis roles

The Market Risk Manager focuses on identifying and managing risks related to market fluctuations, such as interest rates and stock prices. In contrast, the Credit Risk Analyst assesses the creditworthiness of borrowers to mitigate default risk. Both roles require similar credentials and are vital in financial institutions, but they specialize in different risk areas.

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Infographic showing various Market Risk Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 33% In-person, 34% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,556 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Market Risk Manager - Equity Derivatives

Mizuho Financial Group

New York, NY • Hybrid

$165K - $235K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Summary:

Risk manager responsible for supervising Market Risk for Equities. Key tasks include interpretation and challenge of risk trends (VaR, Stress, Sensitivities), identifying gaps within the control frameworks and developing transparency of inner portfolio dynamics ensuring reports keep pace with the business growth, leading deployment of new products, whilst utilizing AI to optimize efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading Market Risk monitoring, analysis, and reporting

  • Strengthening transparency for new products /evolving risk profile

  • Partnering with the Trading Desks (Cash, Corporate Derivatives, QIS, Convertible Bonds, Swaps)

  • Providing Senior Management within FO and Risk an interpretation of portfolio dynamics, market sensitivities

  • Liasing with Risk Analytics to optimize the VAR model

  • Leading internal projects to ensure market risk improves in support of existing and new products

  • Utilizing AI to streamline processes and optimize efficiency

  • Coach junior team member

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years' experience in Equity Market Risk, ideally with QIS and Corporate Derivatives exposure.

  • Excellent quantitative, analytical and communication skills

  • Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines in a trading desk environment

  • Confidence talking to trading and quants about the pricing models and risk dynamics, coupled with hedging strategies.

  • An ability to simplify the technical and explain to management in layman terms.

  • Comfortable handling large data

  • Excel VBA, SQL and Python proficiency a strong plus

The expected base salary ranges from $165,000 - $235,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

Mizuho Americasoffers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer -M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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