Risk Manager - Algorithmic Trading
Core
Assess and approve algorithmic trading controls, verify implementation, and challenge design intent to prevent financial loss and regulatory failures.
Role type
Senior IC risk manager (algorithmic trading)
Builds
Pre- and post-trade control frameworks for algorithmic trading systems
Domain
Financial services / Algorithmic trading / Derivatives
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Algorithm design assessment, Code and configuration review, Market microstructure knowledge, Regulatory compliance (FCA/MiFID), Stakeholder challenge, Governance escalation, Inventory management, Standardization of frameworks
Preferred skills
Prior sign-off accountability, Production development experience, Python, SQL, KDB/q
Technologies
Python, SQL, KDB/q
Responsibilities
Assess and approve algorithm documents and controls, Verify control implementation and test evidence, Challenge portfolio managers and developers on algorithm design, Escalate control gaps to governance forums, Own algorithm inventory and reassessment cycles, Advance standardization of governance frameworks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
