Market Risk Manager (ADGM)
Detalhes do emprego
Established in 2017, QCP is one of the first digital asset trading firms in Singapore, with a vision to partner the next generation of investors to unlock institutional opportunities in digital assets. QCP brings to clients deep expertise gained from thriving through multiple market cycles. A global market maker in digital asset derivatives with a vast network of liquidity providers and counterparties, we are shaping the future of digital asset markets through greater access and efficiency. We offer a range of tailored derivatives and spot trading as well as structured solutions to institutional, professional and accredited investors. We also provide 24/7 liquidity across various markets in partnership with various exchanges and platforms. QCP is headquartered in Singapore and is supported by a strong team of professionals in trading, business development, operations, risk and compliance teams. Our in-house publications track the constantly evolving state of digital assets and markets, and can be accessed on our Telegram (t.me/QCPbroadcast), website (qcpgroup.com), Twitter (@qcpgroup) and LinkedIn. Responsibilities This role will join the risk team in developing and rolling out risk models and monitoring risk limits for both internal and regulatory use. The team comprises of two Risk Analysts and a Risk Quant.
- Assist Head of Risk to develop, document, prototype and test risk models for quantifying the firm's overall risk exposure on the market making books, as well as the various quantitative and discretionary prop books.
- Rolling out and monitoring agreed market risk frameworks for the management of market risks
- Ensure relevant risk measures, controls and processes are in place, and to run a daily monitoring and reporting process to stakeholders in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Ensure that risk decisions are transparent and supporting rationales are explained in a professional courteous manner, especially when turning down proposals.
- Responsible for regular or ad-hoc market risk activities reports / information / analysis to management.
- Support new product approval process through market risk identification, risk measurement, limits setting and monitoring for breaches.
- Assist Head of Risk in managing QCP’s risk profile and managing regulatory relationships to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with regulatory developments.
- Reports to the Head of Risk.
- Market Risk Management
- Ensure that the existing market risk framework for the management of market risks is appropriately and consistently applied.
- Ensure that market risks are properly assessed and that risk/return decisions are made transparently on the basis of this proper assessment, and risks are controlled in accordance with the risk appetite and thresholds.
- Ensure that traded risk measurement methodologies are fit-for-purpose, comprehensive and implemented with integrity.
- Review, recommend, discuss, and analyse traded market risk data and other financial product information, pertaining to cryptocurrencies spot and derivative trading, with a view of formulating and developing strategies to reduce and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate on the design and implementation of relevant stress tests and scenario analysis for the desks.
- Understand the various positions taken the firm and perform a real-time monitoring of the VaR, CVaR, and stress tests for all trading desks.
- Other Risks Arising from Crypto Market Changes
- Identify and report material risks to the Head of Risk and challenge the businesses with evidence that the material risks arising from their business activities have been identified, assessed, monitored, and reported.
- Create transparency and escalate in a timely manner to relevant stakeholders regarding the key exposures in the various blockchain layers.
- Identify and escalate new and emerging risks that could be material to the business. Recommend relevant controls to manage these emerging risks to avoid big losses.
- Monitor internal and external events material to the firm and ensure appropriate management action is being taken to mitigate their impact.
- Monitor client accounts and positions for breaches of any terms or margins offered.
- Experienced market risk manager with in-depth knowledge and understanding of options and FX/interest rate derivative.
- Basic coding experience in Python/R for prototyping risk models.
- Deep interest in crypto and basic understanding of protocols/mechanisms in the various DeFi sectors - including but not limited to option vaults, borrowing/lending, Automated Market Making, etc.
- Understanding of the mechanics of the crypto derivatives market - including the perpetual futures market, term futures market and options markets
- Keen to learn more about the various cryptocurrencies and their idiosyncrasies.
- Comfortable working in a start-up culture with a flat structure and open working concept
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