Risk Analyst - Trading Strategy - Prop Trading - 3+ Years - Mohali

Responsibilities

• Monitor traders’ positions, exposures, and P&L in real time across asset classes like rates, equities, commodities, and FX.
• Define, implement, and monitor trading and risk limits in alignment with the firm’s risk appetite.
• Conduct exposure and scenario analysis, including stress testing, to assess potential risks under volatile conditions.
• Prepare and automate daily and weekly risk dashboards and reports using Excel, Python, or BI tools.
• Investigate and resolve breaches or exceptions in trading activities, escalating issues as required.
• Partner with technology teams to enhance and automate risk monitoring tools and reporting systems.
• Stay informed about global macroeconomic developments, regulatory changes, and market events impacting risk.
• Support post-trade validation and P&L reconciliation in collaboration with operations teams.

Requirements –

• 3–4 years of experience in risk management within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or investment bank.
• Strong grasp of trading products (futures, options, and derivatives) and risk metrics (VaR, Greeks, drawdown, etc.).
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of VBA, Python, or SQL is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detail orientation skills with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics.
• Exposure to trading platforms, risk systems, and regulatory frameworks (EMIR, MiFID II) will be advantageous.

What is in it for you –

• Competitive compensation with performance-linked bonuses.
• Direct exposure to fast-paced global markets and trading desks.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment with a steep learning curve.
• Clear career progression into roles within risk, trading strategy, or compliance.