{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"eb1d37ebeddd2d89f8308545","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eb1d37ebeddd2d89f8308545","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eb1d37ebeddd2d89f8308545","title":"Quantitative Risk Developer / Analyst","description":"Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nWe are seeking a high-quality Quantitative Risk Developer / Analyst to join our proprietary trading firm. We welcome applications from both exceptional junior candidates looking to accelerate their careers and seasoned senior professionals. This uniquely hybrid role balances building robust quantitative risk models with providing critical first-line support for live trading activity, with a strong focus on futures markets. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder and a calm problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of quantitative development, risk architecture, real-time market dynamics, and applied artificial intelligence.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nQuantitative Development: Design, develop, and maintain quantitative risk models, pricing libraries, and margin replication tools for futures markets.\nAI & Machine Learning Integration: Explore, prototype, and implement AI-driven techniques to enhance predictive risk modeling, anomaly detection, and automated trading surveillance.\nLive Trading Oversight: Provide real-time, first-line support and monitoring of live trading activity, rapidly identifying and escalating risk exposures, breaches, or system anomalies.\nTooling & Architecture: Build, optimize, and scale real-time risk monitoring tools, dashboards, and automated alerting systems.\nMarket Analysis: Interpret complex trading behavior and market movements to assess potential risk implications and continuously refine model parameters.\nCollaboration & Leadership: Partner closely with traders, operations, and core engineering teams to align risk systems with trading strategies. (Senior candidates will also be expected to mentor junior team members and guide risk-tech architecture decisions).\nIncident Response: Lead post-trade reviews, risk incident analysis, and implement systemic fixes to prevent recurring issues.\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nIndustry Experience: Open to all levels. Ranging from 1–2+ years of high-impact experience for junior candidates to 5+ years for senior applicants in a quantitative development, risk modeling, or trading systems role.\nQuantitative & Modeling Expertise: Experience (or strong academic/project background for juniors) building and deploying quantitative risk models (e.g., VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis).\nAI Experience & Passion: Practical experience with machine learning, data science, or AI modeling techniques, coupled with a strong enthusiasm for expanding your AI expertise and applying it to complex risk challenges.\nTechnical Skills: Proficiency in Python and/or C++, with a solid grasp of software engineering best practices, data structures, and database management (SQL/NoSQL).\nMarket Knowledge: Practical understanding of futures markets, exchange mechanics, and trading lifecycles.\nCalm Under Pressure: Exceptional ability to remain composed, troubleshoot systems, and make sound judgments in a fast-moving, high-stakes live trading environment.\nCommunication: Excellent ability to translate complex quantitative concepts and risk concerns into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nFlexibility: Willingness to provide coverage during Asian market hours, including early mornings or overnight shifts, as dictated by live trading support needs.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nAdvanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent.\nFamiliarity with exchange margin methodologies (e.g., SPAN, SPAN 2).\nExperience working in a 24/5 or global trading infrastructure.\n\nCompensation\n\nBase Salary Range: $85,000 - $175,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.\n\nFinal compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Geneva Trading offers a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/\n\nApplication expected to close: 10/01/2026\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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This uniquely hybrid role balances building robust quantitative risk models with providing critical first-line support for live trading activity, with a strong focus on futures markets. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder and a calm problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of quantitative development, risk architecture, real-time market dynamics, and applied artificial intelligence.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nQuantitative Development: Design, develop, and maintain quantitative risk models, pricing libraries, and margin replication tools for futures markets.\nAI & Machine Learning Integration: Explore, prototype, and implement AI-driven techniques to enhance predictive risk modeling, anomaly detection, and automated trading surveillance.\nLive Trading Oversight: Provide real-time, first-line support and monitoring of live trading activity, rapidly identifying and escalating risk exposures, breaches, or system anomalies.\nTooling & Architecture: Build, optimize, and scale real-time risk monitoring tools, dashboards, and automated alerting systems.\nMarket Analysis: Interpret complex trading behavior and market movements to assess potential risk implications and continuously refine model parameters.\nCollaboration & Leadership: Partner closely with traders, operations, and core engineering teams to align risk systems with trading strategies. (Senior candidates will also be expected to mentor junior team members and guide risk-tech architecture decisions).\nIncident Response: Lead post-trade reviews, risk incident analysis, and implement systemic fixes to prevent recurring issues.\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nIndustry Experience: Open to all levels. Ranging from 1–2+ years of high-impact experience for junior candidates to 5+ years for senior applicants in a quantitative development, risk modeling, or trading systems role.\nQuantitative & Modeling Expertise: Experience (or strong academic/project background for juniors) building and deploying quantitative risk models (e.g., VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis).\nAI Experience & Passion: Practical experience with machine learning, data science, or AI modeling techniques, coupled with a strong enthusiasm for expanding your AI expertise and applying it to complex risk challenges.\nTechnical Skills: Proficiency in Python and/or C++, with a solid grasp of software engineering best practices, data structures, and database management (SQL/NoSQL).\nMarket Knowledge: Practical understanding of futures markets, exchange mechanics, and trading lifecycles.\nCalm Under Pressure: Exceptional ability to remain composed, troubleshoot systems, and make sound judgments in a fast-moving, high-stakes live trading environment.\nCommunication: Excellent ability to translate complex quantitative concepts and risk concerns into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nFlexibility: Willingness to provide coverage during Asian market hours, including early mornings or overnight shifts, as dictated by live trading support needs.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nAdvanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent.\nFamiliarity with exchange margin methodologies (e.g., SPAN, SPAN 2).\nExperience working in a 24/5 or global trading infrastructure.\n\nCompensation\n\nBase Salary Range: $85,000 - $175,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.\n\nFinal compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. 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