Risk Analyst at Geneva Trading in Chicago Office

Summary: Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with a focus on trading excellence and technological innovation. They are seeking a dynamic Risk Analyst to monitor real-time trading activity, particularly in futures markets, and collaborate with various teams to assess and manage risk exposures. Responsibilities: - Monitor live trading activity across a broad spectrum of asset classes to identify and escalate risk exposures and breaches in real time - Collaborate closely with traders, operations, and technology teams - Interpret trading behavior and market movements to assess potential risk implications - Support the development and refinement of risk monitoring tools and dashboards - Contribute to post-trade reviews and risk incident analysis - Assist in the enforcement of trading limits and risk policies Required Qualifications: - Strong understanding of futures markets and trading mechanics - Ability to remain composed and make sound judgments in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly articulate risk concerns to both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Collaborative mindset: This is a key requirement. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams - Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex trading data quickly and accurately - Comfort with using trading and risk platforms, Excel, and basic data tools Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in a trading, risk, or operations role within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or investment bank - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field - Familiarity with risk frameworks and trading compliance standards - Experience working in a 24/5 or global trading environment is a plus Required Skills: Futures markets, Trading mechanics, Risk monitoring tools, Excel, Trading platforms, Risk frameworks, Trading compliance standards, Collaborative mindset, Calm under pressure Benefits: Comprehensive benefits program