Clear Street

Analyst - Risk

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Brokerage, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 1 year of professional experience in a risk function or related financial services role, with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. A Master's degree in a quantitative field is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Python, VBA, or SQL for automation is required, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Familiarity with financial markets and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential.

Responsibilities

The Analyst - Risk will collaborate with the team to automate daily risk and margin reports for clients and internal desks. Responsibilities include setting and monitoring risk limits, working with engineers on platform builds, and interacting with internal stakeholders to address margin and risk-related inquiries.

Skills

Risk Management
Margin Operations
Financial Services
Data Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
API
Cloud-native
SQL
Python

Clear Street

Provides prime brokerage and trading services

About Clear Street

Clear Street provides a unified platform for trading various financial products, including equities and options, across major markets. Their services focus on prime brokerage, which encompasses trade execution, financing, clearing, and custody, helping clients manage their trading activities effectively. The platform is cloud-based and API-first, allowing for easy integration with other systems and scalability for users. This setup enables clients to concentrate on trading rather than technical complexities. Clear Street differentiates itself with competitive pricing and a flexible approach, catering to both individual investors and large institutions. The company's goal is to enhance the infrastructure of capital markets, making trading more efficient and accessible.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$457.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity
401k matching
Parental leave
Full medical, dental & vision insurance
Lunch stipends
Fully stocked kitchens
Happy hours

Risks

Increased competition in cloud-native brokerage could pressure Clear Street's market share.
Regulatory changes in Europe may impose additional compliance costs for Clear Street.
Cryptocurrency market volatility could impact Clear Street's BTC yield strategies.

Differentiation

Clear Street offers a cloud-native clearing and custody system for capital markets.
The company provides a unified platform for trading equities and options globally.
Clear Street's API-first approach allows seamless integration with other software systems.

Upsides

Clear Street's UK expansion opens access to European markets and new revenue streams.
Winning top awards in technology and client service enhances Clear Street's market reputation.
Investment in Databento boosts Clear Street's access to advanced market data solutions.

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