Sr Risk Mgmt Associate

Description
The role of a Risk Management Associate within the Market Risk and Margin Methodologies team of CME Clearing supports the development and maintenance of the risk management framework.

Principal Responsibilities
• Conduct risk reviews of clearing member firms.
• Gain knowledge and expertise of existing risk management systems and tools, including SPAN.
• Monitor markets on an ongoing basis and take appropriate actions to manage risk.
• Provide high-level summaries of market activity to senior management.
• Work on ad-hoc data analysis projects.
• Work with experts and risk specialists to design, develop and implement new market risk measurement strategies.

Qualifications
• BA or BS in a quantitative field, graduate degree is preferred.
• 2 to 6 years' experience involved in a risk management, middle office, or related area in the
Commodities, Equity, FX, or Interest Rates space.
• An understanding of futures and options is a prerequisite.
• Experience working at a CCP or FCM is a plus.
• Must possess demonstrated quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to work flexibly in a team environment.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel, is necessary.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to articulate complex concepts to a variety of stakeholders.

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