Senior Risk Manager (Market Making) at Algo Capital Group

Operational Risk Manager - Risk Controls & Process OptimizationA top-tier quantitative trading firm is looking to hire a exceptional Operational Risk Manager ( Market Making) to strengthen their risk oversight capabilities in Chicago. This role offers direct exposure to trading operations while building and enhancing enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.About the team: The Risk team operates at the intersection of trading, technology, and compliance, ensuring seemless operational controls across high-velocity trading environments. You'll partner with diverse stakeholders to identify risk exposures, streamline control processes, and drive data-driven risk management decisions that protect and enable business growth.What you'll do: This is an IC role Design and implement operational risk monitoring processes for trading and technology systemsPartner with business units to embed risk awareness and strengthen control environmentsInvestigate operational incidents and drive systematic improvements to prevent recurrenceDevelop risk reporting and metrics to provide transparency to senior managementCollaborate with compliance and audit teams on regulatory examinations and assessmentsBuild relationships across the organization to influence risk culture and best practicesYour background:Years in operational risk (Market Making), controls, audit, or compliance within financial servicesExperience in trading firms, investment banks, or similar dynamic financial environmentsUnderstanding of market risk, operational processes, and regulatory requirementsStrong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insightsSelf-starter with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilitiesBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related fieldKnowledge of FINRA, SEC, or other relevant regulatory frameworks preferredThis opportunity provides competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make meaningful impact in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.