Market Risk Analyst at DV Trading

Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Proprietary TradingIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of market risk or equities trading experience, specifically with a focus on international ETF trading preferred
  • Knowledge of ETF creation and redemption trading and strategies
  • Experience understanding and monitoring exchange margin requirements and calculations
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Experience with Excel, Python, and/or VBA
  • Strong interest in the financial markets
  • Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team - should demonstrate curiosity, initiative, self-sufficiency, and the ability to learn quickly

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the firm’s trading activities and identify potential scenarios and positions that pose threats to the firm and individual trading groups
  • Develop risk models for the firm’s desks to enhance our risk framework
  • Conduct stress tests and scenario analysis on the firm’s positions, with a focus on ETF and international equities trading
  • Review the firm’s and individual trading group’s daily margin requirements and resolve any issues related to the exchange requirements
  • Maintain and monitor the firm’s proprietary risk models
  • Generate firm overview reports such as VAR, stress testing, intraday PnL, and various trading strategies, and flag any issues that are standing out
  • Liaison between the clearing firms and traders on notices sent from the clearing firms, including margin calls, option assignments, buy-in notices, and expiration notices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Market RiskRisk MonitoringRisk ModelsStress TestingScenario AnalysisVARPnL AnalysisETFsInternational EquitiesMargin Requirements

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Market Risk Analyst position?

Candidates need 3+ years of market risk or equities trading experience, with a focus on international ETF trading preferred, knowledge of ETF creation and redemption strategies, and experience with exchange margin requirements.

What technical skills are needed for this role?

Experience with Excel, Python, and/or VBA is required.

What soft skills are important for the APAC Market Risk Analyst?

Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills are needed, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating curiosity, initiative, self-sufficiency, and quick learning.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

DV Trading

Proprietary trading and liquidity provision firm

About DV Trading

DV Trading is a proprietary trading firm that engages in trading financial instruments on derivatives and securities exchanges worldwide. The firm uses its own capital and advanced technology to provide liquidity in the markets, employing both quantitative and discretionary trading strategies. Unlike its competitors, DV Trading fosters a collaborative culture with a flat organizational structure, allowing for quick adaptation to market changes. The company's goal is to optimize trading performance and achieve significant returns by leveraging its market relationships.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Energy, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven algorithmic trading firms threatens market share.
DeFi platforms attract liquidity away from traditional firms like DV Trading.
Regulatory scrutiny may increase operational costs for proprietary trading firms.

Differentiation

DV Trading leverages both quantitative and discretionary strategies for market liquidity.
The firm has a strong presence in derivatives and securities exchanges globally.
DV Trading emphasizes a flat organizational structure for quick market adaptation.

Upsides

Algorithmic trading in energy markets offers new opportunities for DV Trading.
DeFi platforms provide avenues for innovative liquidity models and strategy diversification.
Machine learning advancements enhance DV Trading's decision-making and trade execution.

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