Market Risk Manager (m/f/x)

Your responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enhance monitoring methods and tools in collaboration with Sales, Sales Trading, Trading, Operations, and Risk Management.
• Monitor listed derivatives clearing clients, Lombard/margin account clients, and their corresponding cross-asset limits on an intraday basis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest risk-reducing measures based on data-driven analysis.
• Issue intraday margin calls when thresholds are breached.
• Perform risk calculations for portfolios of listed derivatives clearing clients.
• Document operational risk incidents and ensure timely communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee the exercise and assignment processes, including identifying and managing associated risks.
• Maintain regular communication with the Second Line of Defense and the central Risk function.

Your profile

You have completed an apprenticeship in banking or finance and hold a relevant post-graduate degree.

A background in mathematics or financial mathematics is strongly preferred.

You offer at least 3–5 years of professional experience in risk management.

Strong coding and programming skills, particularly in R and Python, are essential to support analytical work.

You bring proven and extensive experience in client monitoring and risk management.

Strong skills in risk modelling allow you to assess and manage complex financial exposures.

Solid understanding and hands-on experience with derivatives and margin accounts are essential for this role.

Additional knowledge of equities, fixed income, other listed products, and crypto assets is a plus.

A background in trading is highly welcome and will be considered beneficial.

You work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to shared goals.

Fluency in both English and German, written and spoken, is required for effective communication.

What you can expect

Comprehensive onboarding, a pleasant working atmosphere, and a collaborative team

Flexible working hours and the option to work from home – including up to 20 days per year from anywhere within the EU Germany as long as it is within the EU)

Opportunity to take a sabbatical

30 vacation days per year, plus December 24th and 31st off

Attractive salary and financial contributions to company pension plans

Good accessibility via public transport and employee parking available

Subsidized "Deutschlandticket"

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Ongoing investment in employee training and continuing education

Subsidized company restaurant and health promotion initiatives

Holiday childcare for employees’ children and – in cooperation with pme Family Service – support for employees in all life situations

Regular employee events

Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes, genuine freedom to act and shape, and the opportunity to implement your own ideas

Modern office spaces, innovative technologies, and agile working methods

Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your informative online application, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date.