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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