Market Risk Analyst

Alpaca

Remote, USA
Competitive salary; stock options included; health...
Remote
Market risk management experience
Value-at-risk (var) monitoring
Margin engine stress testing
Alpaca is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to join its growing Risk team in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in Market Risk or Quantitative Analysis, with strong analytical and communication skills to help manage the company's risk exposures effectively

Job Summary

  • Alpaca is a US-headquartered self-clearing broker-dealer building global brokerage infrastructure with over $320 million in total investment.
  • The role involves bridging quantitative trading risks with broader strategic risk landscapes while designing the Enterprise Risk Management function.
  • Employees receive competitive salary, stock options, health benefits, and a one-time home-office setup stipend of USD $500.

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Alpaca is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to join its growing Risk team in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in Market Risk or Quantitative Analysis, with strong analytical and communication skills to help manage the company's risk exposures effectively.

Salary

Competitive Salary; Stock Options included; Health Benefits provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Market Risk Management experience
  • Value-at-Risk (VaR) monitoring
  • Margin engine stress testing
  • SQL and Python proficiency
  • Derivatives and futures knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • High-growth startup environment experience
  • SPAN or TIMS margin methodology familiarity
  • Regulatory framework knowledge
  • Prediction Markets experience
  • Event-driven trading background

Key Requirements

  • 2-5 years Market Risk experience
  • Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Engineering
  • FRM or CFA designation preferred

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Not specified

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