Role in brief
Binance is seeking a Quant Risk Analyst to focus on derivatives and margin trading. This role involves monitoring for unusual trading patterns, developing risk models, and preparing reports. Candidates with a background in quantitative finance or mathematics who are passionate about crypto derivatives and available for shift work, including weekends, should consider applying.
About the role
This position involves monitoring and assessing risk within derivatives and margin trading. A key responsibility is to identify unusual trading patterns to prevent manipulative activities. The role requires developing and enhancing risk models, alerts, tools, and dashboards to improve monitoring capabilities, alongside conducting daily reviews and root cause analyses of incidents.
The analyst will prepare accurate risk reports for relevant teams and proactively share updates on market developments, demonstrating expertise in market dynamics. There is an opportunity to explore AI and automation for trading risk monitoring. The role also involves implementing and maintaining risk policies aligned with organizational strategy and evolving market conditions.
Success in this role means effectively mitigating and eliminating risks through vigilant monitoring, robust model development, and timely reporting. It requires a deep understanding of crypto derivatives and an ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. The analyst will contribute to maintaining the integrity and security of the trading platform.
The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $200,000 USD.
Skills that matter here
- Market risk: The role involves assessing and monitoring market risk specifically within derivatives and margin trading.
- Derivatives trading: A strong understanding of crypto derivatives is essential for identifying unusual trading patterns and developing relevant risk models.
- Financial risk management: This position requires implementing and maintaining policies and procedures to manage financial risks effectively.
- Quantitative analysis: Developing risk models and conducting root cause analysis will rely heavily on quantitative analysis skills.
- Financial analysis: The role requires analyzing trading data and market developments to inform risk assessments and reporting.
- Project Management: This role will involve managing the development and enhancement of risk monitoring tools and models.
Who this role suits
- Someone who is curious and passionate about cryptocurrency derivatives.
- A candidate who is able to work shifts, including some weekends, five days per week.
- An individual with a background in mathematics, quantitative finance, or financial engineering.
- A person who is proactive in sharing market insights and adapting to evolving market conditions.
From the employer
- Monitor and assess key risk areas within derivatives/margin, looking into unusual trading patterns to prevent manipulative trades
- Develop risk models/alerts/tools/dashboards, enhancing the monitoring capabilities
- Conduct daily review, and root cause analysis of the incidents
- Prepare accurate risk reports and findings to relevant team in a timely manner.
- Explore the usage of AI and automation for trading risk monitoring
- Proactively share timely updates on market developments/news and demonstrate deep expertise in market dynamics.
- Implement and maintain risk policies and procedures in alignment with organizational strategy and evolving market conditions to prevent, mitigate, and eliminate risks.
- You’re curious and passionate about cryptocurrency derivatives
- Able to work shift, 5 days per week (Including some weekends)
- Good knowledge of Crypto Derivatives, with defi knowledge as an added bonus (being aware of the latest developments can help in this role).
- Bachelors' Degree, preferably related to Mathematics, Quant Finance, Financial Engineering
- Experience in AI and automation is an added bonus
- Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
- Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
- Competitive salary and company benefits
- Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a remote position, though the specific arrangement may vary depending on the business team's needs.
What is the expected seniority level for this position?
The job posting does not specify a seniority level or required years of experience for this role.
What are the key skills required for this role?
Key skills include market risk, derivatives trading, financial risk management, quantitative analysis, and financial analysis. Experience with AI and automation is a bonus.
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