Market Risk Manager

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic Market Risk Manager to join the growing team at Optiver Singapore. To keep us at the forefront of an ever-changing trading environment, you’ll create and improve our current risk framework and monitoring tools. You’ll analyse risk and market data to solve practical problems.

WHO WE ARE:

At Optiver we operate without bureaucracy, without hierarchy and without egos. We seek to continuously improve our approach to pricing, execution and risk management. We believe that the rigour with which we approach these problems is a source of competitive edge. We have an appetite to diversify and improve and are always looking for great new talent to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to our trading team. We are uniquely placed in the market with a combination of access to great liquidity through our market-making desks and a progressive risk appetite to leverage upon that.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Market Risk Manager, you will:

• Monitor and analyse market risks of our trading positions in all relevant markets & asset classes, with a focus on Fixed Income, Currencies, Commodities
• Develop and enhance risk models to assess exposures, stress scenarios, and tail risks
• Partner with traders to understand trading strategies, identify potential risk factors, and provide real-time risk insights
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and developers to improve risk analytics and automation
• Evaluate and refine risk limits, ensuring they are aligned with market conditions and trading objectives
• Stay informed on macroeconomic trends, regulatory changes, and market developments

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Strong experience in market risk, trading risk, or a related role, ideally within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or financial institution
• Experience risk managing commodity, currency, or power trading  
• Proficiency in risk and data analytics, and visualization tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Tableau)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a quantitative and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with traders, quants, and risk teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where adaptability is key

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
• We offer competitive remuneration, including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
• Corporate health insurance
• Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
• Weekly in-house chair massages
• Daily breakfast and lunch
• Regular social events
• A work-from-home allowance and support

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

Optiver encourages Singapore nationals to apply.