Garda's Risk Management team is looking for a
Senior Risk Manager with a macro or rates background to join our team in New York or Geneva. The role's primary responsibility will be identifying, measuring and monitoring risk for a growing portfolio management team.
Position Responsibilities- Helping design and develop risk frameworks, processes, scenario/stress analyses, and metrics for risk managing portfolios with a focus on macro strategies
- Conducting deep dive analysis on the relevant PM portfolios. Refine the process of performance assessment, with a keen focus on macro/thematic drivers and crowding analysis
- Building analytics, dashboards, and other tools to monitor risk and sharing with the Risk Management team and/or PMs
- Monitoring and analyzing risk exposures on both a daily and longer-term basis
- Working independently on complex and business-critical risk management projects
- Developing and applying expertise in non-macro trading strategies and market characteristics
- Communicating key risk factors to the broader Risk Management team
Qualifications & Desired Skills- Minimum 8-10 years' experience in a relevant role at a top tier bank or hedge fund
- Master's degree preferred in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field with strong academic performance
- Deep understanding of macro trading strategies and risk factors
- Understanding of when and how to design and apply different risk metrics, such as market sensitivity, scenario analyses, and volatility/expected loss.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time sensitive team environment
- Detail-oriented nature with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
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This role is also eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, healthcare plan, 401(k) matching program, etc. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education.
Base Salary for this role is expected to be between:
$250,000-$275,000 USD
