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