Senior Risk Manager

Chicago, IL Open
Atlas Search is looking for Senior Risk Manager in Chicago, IL. This local job opportunity with ID 3878717580 is live since 2026-10-09 14:32:19.

Job Description

Atlas Search is working with a fast-growing, technology-driven financial services firm to hire a Risk Manager for its active trading business. The business serves professional individual traders across U.S. and international multi-asset markets.

What You'll Do

  • Risk oversight: Monitor intraday and end-of-day exposures and margin, respond to outsized risk events, and execute liquidations when needed.
  • Client engagement: Act as a primary risk contact for clients: run account reviews, advise on margin and portfolio risk, and set limits during onboarding.
  • Margin & methodology: Build and refine margin and stress-testing methods for equities, options, and other products.
  • Reporting & infrastructure: Automate risk reporting and work with Technology, Product, and Operations to strengthen risk platforms and policy.

Why This Role

  • High-impact seat with direct exposure to senior leadership
  • Quantitative risk work combined with client engagement
  • Multi-asset, global market coverage


Required Skills