Risk Manager

Job Description

Role: Senior Manager / AVP Risk Management System (RMS)

Experience: 5–7 Years

Industry: Capital Markets / Broking

Function: Risk Management

Role Overview

The Senior Manager / AVP – Risk Management System (RMS) will be responsible for managing end-to-end RMS operations, ensuring robust monitoring, control, and mitigation of trading risks across all market segments. The role demands strong technical expertise in RMS front-end systems, deep understanding of capital markets risk, and the ability to translate risk policies into effective operational and system-level execution in line with regulatory and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

RMS Operations & Risk Control

• Manage day-to-day RMS-related operational queries from Business, Dealing, and Operations teams.
• Monitor trading activities across Cash, F&O, Currency, and Commodity segments to ensure adherence to approved risk policies.
• Ensure effective margin monitoring, exposure control, and real-time risk mitigation to minimize financial and operational risk.

System & Technical Expertise

• Possess expert-level working knowledge of RMS front-end systems such as Omnenest, Symphony, and Greeksoft .
• Coordinate with Technology teams and system vendors for enhancements, issue resolution, and system performance optimization.
• Ensure accurate configuration, validation, and ongoing maintenance of risk parameters and limits within trading systems.

Exchange-Level Allocation & Compliance

• Handle exchange-level allocations across all segments with high accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure timely reconciliation and strict adherence to exchange guidelines, SEBI regulations, and internal risk norms.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews related to RMS operations.

Process Review & Continuous Improvement

• Periodically review RMS processes, workflows, and controls.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or control weaknesses and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency without compromising risk governance.

Policy & Governance

• Actively participate in the formulation, review, and enhancement of risk policies.
• Translate approved risk policies into executable operational processes and system configurations.
• Ensure timely and accurate implementation of policy changes within defined timelines.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a key liaison between Business, Dealing, Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams.
• Provide actionable risk insights and analysis to senior management to support informed decision-making.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of capital markets risk frameworks and RMS operations.
• Hands-on expertise in Omnenest, Symphony, and Greeksoft RMS platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of exchange mechanisms, margining systems, and allocation processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process optimization skills.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High attention to detail with a strong compliance and control mindset.

Qualifications

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Finance, Commerce, Management , or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in Capital Markets / Risk Management will be an added advantage.

Reporting To

• Head – Risk Management / Compliance / Operations

Role: Risk Management & Compliance - Other

Industry Type: Financial Services (Broking)

Department: Risk Management & Compliance

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent