Risk Desk Associate - FX Market Making Team

Risk Desk Associate

GTS is currently seeking a talented Risk Desk Associate to join the risk team of our FX Market Making trading division. This role requires a strong interest in financial markets and the technology that supports it.   A qualified candidate would have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will work directly with the business to support our trading teams to ensure all issues are resolved in a timely and professional manner. The required working hours for this position are APAC trading hours (overnight US and UK). 

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Responsibilities:

• Serve as a first responder to risk/technology events
• Provide risk and production support for the algo trading teams
• Execute orders or control algos

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or business
• Collegiate level or higher understanding of computer systems such as networking and operating systems
• Collegiate level or higher experience of Python
• Collegiate level understanding of financial markets and trading
• Exposure to futures and OTC FX
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across multiple teams in highly collaborate, entrepreneurial environment
• Development experience in the financial services sector
• Knowledge of R, Python, Golang, Bash or relevant language

We're proud to employ leading talent in the industry and work to ensure our employees enjoy a high quality of life.

Please note: The use of AI tools during interviews is strictly prohibited, unless explicitly agreed upon

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is $60,000 to $75,000. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. 

Benefits: 

Core Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with generous employer contribution for employees and dependents. 401k match. 

Perks: Daily Meal Allowance, Equinox Corporate Membership Rate, Snacks, Office Game Room, Casual Dress. 

Hybrid Work Policy: 4 Days a Week in office, Fridays can be worked from home. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Unsolicited resumes: 

We do not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with GTS.

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