Risk Manager - Corporate Credit
Hudson River Trading is hiring a Corporate Credit Risk Manager for our NYC office. You will be responsible for designing, improving, managing, and communicating market and liquidity risk for corporate credit-related instruments and strategies. You will own and manage all aspects of credit trading risk faced by the firm, while gaining exposure to the fast-paced world of automated trading and exceptionally talented people from all aspects of the business.
The Risk team is a dynamic, highly collaborative group. As our first Corporate Credit Risk Manager, you will have a real impact on a new growth area of HRT’s business. This will be a challenging role with a wide remit across multiple asset classes and investment horizons.
Responsibilities
- Design new risk controls for corporate credit trading strategies that appropriately control market, operational, funding and liquidity risk without disrupting trading activity
- Monitor market, operational, and liquidity risk, and work with Execution Trading to take remedial measures in case of a breach
- Understand and advise senior management on the nuances of newly-deployed systematic and semi-systematic credit trading strategies
- Perform tail risk and stress testing analysis
- Analyze historical measures in order to calibrate thresholds
- Onboard new strategies, assess the relevant risks to the firm, and implement appropriate risk metrics
- Investigate the source of risk limit breaches and coordinate with operations and trading teams to resolve them
- Assist in designing new tools for online performance
- Evaluate bespoke trading opportunities
- Work on tactical projects with Finance, Operations, and Engineering
Qualifications
- B.S. in Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Statistics
- 5-10 years of experience as a Risk Manager focused on credit trading strategies. Trading experience in credit is a plus
- Experience working in an investment bank, hedge fund, or asset manager required
- Knowledge of long/short credit trading strategies is critical. Understanding of capital structure arbitrage or cross-asset class trading preferred, but not required
- Working knowledge of Python, Linux, SQL preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the firm, including traders, operations, and other risk managers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Annual base salary range of $200,000 to $300,000. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A sign-on and discretionary performance bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical and/or other benefits.
Culture
Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.
At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.
Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.
