Risk Manager (Junior)

Hey! This is the YouHodler team. Since 2018, we have successfully developed the world’s best Web3 finance product—a platform where traditional finance and crypto assets coexist. We are one of the leading companies in the Crypto Valley Association (Switzerland) and among the top financial apps in Europe.

As we expand our product offerings and scale operations in 2024, we are strengthening our risk management team. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Risk Manager to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be to monitor, analyze, and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company operates securely and profitably.

Responsibilities

• Work in shifts (including night shifts and occasional weekends)
• Monitor market, trading, and operational risks to prevent potential financial losses
• Analyze client activity to detect abusive behavior, exploits, or suspicious transactions
• Adjust trading instrument settings and monitor profitability metrics
• Oversee and maintain trading and pricing environments for accuracy and compliance
• Manage and refine risk management processes and automation tools
• Respond to incidents such as market anomalies (e.g., price freezes, system errors) and take necessary actions (e.g., suspending trading if needed)
• Monitor relevant market news, airdrops, and platform service statuses
• Investigate client claims related to incorrect trade executions and determine compensation solutions
• Track and enforce trading limits, ensuring appropriate exposure control for low-liquidity assets
• Align internal rates with market prices to prevent discrepancies
• Collaborate with the trading and development teams to enhance risk controls and implement new features
• Ensure commission structures and revenue metrics are optimized and properly configured

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience as a Risk Manager or FX/CFDs Dealer in a financial company
• Understanding of market principles and risk monitoring
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Experience with fintech platforms (back-office, trading, CRM platforms, admin settings, etc.)
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and Power BI
• Fluent English
• Background in trading desks or risk management in traditional brokerage firms is a plus

Bonuses

• Work in an innovative and rapidly growing Web3 fintech company
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and cutting-edge technology
• Flexible holidays: 5/2 all year round. 30working days of vacation per year 
• Offline Meetups with the rest of the team in the most beautiful places on the planet annually
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth 
• Corporate English
• Ability to work remotely

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If you have a keen eye for risk, thrive in a fast-paced trading environment, and are looking to grow within a leading fintech company, we’d love to meet you!

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