Job Description
Responsibilities :
Providing primary risk oversight for our India trading activities of the firm by focusing on electronic trading and market risk. Assisting the regional APAC Head of Risk in overseeing, managing and modeling risk for the regional trading activities. Working closely with the Portfolio Managers, Traders, Core Engineering team, and Prime Brokers to respond effectively to resolve trading related issues. Assisting Risk Management and Risk Technology teams to enhance trading risk controls and to mitigate operational risk. Conducting ad-hoc risk and margin analysis in addition to back-testing on a regular basis. Qualifications:
Strong academic background with a bachelor’s degree in sciences, quantitative master’s highly regarded. 3 to 6 years of experience in an electronic trading risk role gained with a quantitative proprietary trading group or sell-side electronic trading role. Broad knowledge of India equities, futures and option markets and exchange-specific rules. Other APAC markets knowledge will be a plus. Desire to continuously learn and proactively challenge the status quo to improve existing processes. Experience working different stakeholders (i.e compliance, business management and technology teams). Solid Python and database proficiency required. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
Our benefits include:
Generous paid time off policies Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region Hybrid working opportunities Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more) Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year Workshops and continuous learning opportunities At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.
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