Squarepoint is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. We have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute our success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, we design and build our own cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, we emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology, and operations teams functionally around the world. Building on our quantitative research platform and process-driven approach, Squarepoint also runs discretionary strategies to augment our systematic approach and monetize opportunities which may not be suitable to be traded in a systematic strategy.

Role:        Internal Audit

Department:     Business Management

Location: New York

Position Overview:

• Manage and monitor operational risks and controls in the business across the Squarepoint Group, implementing any framework changes driven by local or Group requirements
• Conduct detailed risk & control assessments with all corporate teams to ensure compliance with policies
• Support the ongoing identification of emerging risks and trends relevant to Squarepoint’s business
• Ensure the appropriate escalation of material operational risks through the governance structure where necessary providing recommendations for improving the organization’s operations.
• Identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and engage in continuous education and staff development re best practices
• Lead in coordinating the key operational risk and controls processes, such as the risk & controls assessments, risk incidents reporting/assessment and the control testing plans
• Provide support to the firms various control programs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a strong academic record
• 5+ years experience in operational risk and control practices and frameworks within a regulated environment; preferably from risk and control related roles such as audit, operational risk, financial control or business management in a rapidly growing business
• Background in Financial Services; technology and systematic trading ideal.
• In-depth experience with key operational risk domains such as IT, project risks or conduct risks
• Solid understanding of risk management framework and governance requirements and a demonstrated knowledge of internal controls
• Significant experience with risk reporting and analysis as well as the implementation of risk practices
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while producing high quality work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated client focus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills
• Proactive approach to working with other team members and departments
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
  

  The minimum base salary for this role is $60,000 if located in New York.  This expectation is based on available information at the time of posting.  This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, which could constitute a significant portion of total compensation.  This role may also be eligible for benefits, such as health, dental, and other wellness plans, as well as 401(k) contributions.  Successful candidates’ compensation and benefits will be determined in consideration of various factors.