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Risk Control Specialist

Risk Control Specialist

Department: Trading Desk – Risk Control Team
Reporting to: Head of Risk Control
Employment Type: Full-time / Shift-based
Headcount: 2

Position Summary

  • Responsible for risk monitoring and management of the quantitative trading system
  • Ensure trading activities operate within controlled risk parameters
  • Protect company assets through proactive risk management

Key Responsibilities

  • Real-time monitoring of risk indicators and position status
  • Manage risk control parameters and adjust risk limits
  • Monitor daily P&L and ensure compliance with risk thresholds
  • Execute risk alert responses and emergency measures
  • Monitor position health and manage abnormal positions
  • Prepare daily risk reports and analyze risk events
  • Participate in optimizing risk control policies and processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields
  • 2+ years of financial risk management or trading risk control experience
  • Understanding of forex, precious metals, or related instruments
  • Knowledge of VaR, maximum drawdown, and other risk metrics
  • Strong risk awareness and fast decision-making ability
  • Solid data analysis skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a shift-based environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • FRM or CFA certification
  • Experience in proprietary trading firms or hedge funds
  • Familiarity with trading platforms
  • Quantitative trading background

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