Head of Market and Credit Risk, FalconX

• The role requires an individual with deep risk expertise, operational leadership skills, and the ability to partner effectively with technology, trading, legal, and operational teams in a rapidly evolving financial environment
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, with 10-15+ years of experience in risk management
• Experience working in a financial institution or financial services start-up in market and credit risk management roles
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Self-motivated, with great initiative and the ability to work independently
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly
• We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

Desirable

• As the Head of Market and Credit Risk Management within the Risk Management group, you will play a crucial role in managing and mitigating market and credit risk risks across FalconX
• Your expertise will help ensure the firm's financial stability and operational resilience by safeguarding against potential market fluctuations and credit exposures
• Create, develop, and execute strategies to manage firm-wide risks effectively by collaborating with trading, credit, finance, and other relevant teams
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of market and credit risks, identifying potential vulnerabilities and developing strategies to mitigate these risks
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the market and credit risk function, ensuring effective coordination, workflows, and performance of risk team
• Monitor and analyze market trends, price movements, and metrics to ensure adequate risk management under various market conditions
• Develop and implement risk metrics and monitoring tools to assess the firm's exposures, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Drive automation and infrastructure for risk monitoring, integrating real-time analytics into risk governance processes
• Perform stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the firm's resilience to adverse market conditions and potential worst-case scenarios
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks, providing actionable insights to inform risk management strategies
• Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management, highlighting key exposures, trends, and performance metrics
• Oversee market and credit risk policy management, internal controls, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal risk policies, and update practices accordingly
• Identify opportunities to enhance risk management processes, including automation of risk assessment and reporting procedures, and implement internal controls to safeguard against risks
• Continuously update your knowledge of risk management practices, financial instruments, and technologies related market and credit risk management
• As the Head of Market and Credit Risk, you will contribute to building robust in-house capabilities for risk management, streamlining processes, and ensuring real-time, accurate risk information is available to all stakeholders
• Demonstrate passion for working in a dynamic business environment, with enthusiasm to learn and grow within the digital assets industry
• Collaborate effectively with all teams to achieve optimal financial outcomes for the organization. Exhibit strong multitasking abilities, work efficiently under pressure, prioritize tasks, and manage workload to meet internal needs