Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.
Department: Risk Management
Reports to Director of Risk
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic on-site Risk Analyst to join our proprietary trading firm. This role is centered on real-time monitoring of trading activity, with a particular focus on futures markets. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of trading environments and risk exposure, and will thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor live trading activity across a broad spectrum of asset classes to identify and escalate risk exposures and breaches in real time.
- Collaborate closely with traders, operations, and technology teams.
- Interpret trading behavior and market movements to assess potential risk implications.
- Support the development and refinement of risk monitoring tools and dashboards
- Contribute to post-trade reviews and risk incident analysis.
- Assist in the enforcement of trading limits and risk policies.
What We’re Looking For:
- Industry Experience: Prior experience in a trading, risk, or operations role within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or investment bank is preferred but not essential.
- Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of futures markets and trading mechanics.
- Calm Under Pressure: Ability to remain composed and make sound judgments in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly articulate risk concerns to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset: This is a key requirement. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex trading data quickly and accurately.
- Technical Skills: While advanced programming or quantitative modeling is not required, comfort with using trading and risk platforms, Excel, and basic data tools is expected.
- Able to work in the office 5 days a week
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Familiarity with risk frameworks and trading compliance standards.
- Experience working in a 24/5 or global trading environment is a plus.
Compensation
Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $150,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Geneva Trading offers a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/
Application expected to close: 7/01/2026
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Prior experience in trading, risk, or operations role, preferably in a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, or investment bank
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
Geneva Trading Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include premium medical, dental, and vision alongside HSA/FSA, EAP, employer‑paid life insurance, disability, and mental health resources. Wellness incentives, pet insurance, an on‑site gym, and related programs reinforce day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO with paid parental/maternity leave, holidays, sick and bereavement time, and paid volunteer time are highlighted. Flexible and hybrid options where roles allow further support time away and balance.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance‑based incentives and desk‑aligned bonuses create meaningful upside in trading and quant seats. Feedback suggests payouts reward results and can include add‑ons like relocation assistance.
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What We Do
Geneva Trading LLC is a leading proprietary trading firm with a history of consistent success in the listed derivatives markets. Over the past 20 years, we’ve grown significant capital, developed proven technology, and maintained an appetite for diversified trading strategies. We foster innovation and look for people who can solve complex problems that drive immediate results. We've built a culture of collaboration and personal excellence in everything we do, which allows us to push the bounds of what's possible.
Why Work With Us
At Geneva, our employees are not just a commodity, and we wouldn’t trade them for the world. We look for people who can solve complex problems and take disciplined risks. Apply now to become part of our world-class trading and technology team.
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