Head of Risk

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Industry: Financial Services

Overview

We are seeking a Head of Risk to lead and oversee the firm’s enterprise risk framework, covering market, credit, liquidity, operational, and regulatory risk. Based in New York, this role will partner closely with senior leadership, front-office teams, compliance, and finance to ensure robust risk governance while enabling the business to grow responsibly.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Framework & Governance

Own and maintain the firm’s enterprise risk management framework and risk appetite statement.
Establish clear governance structures, escalation processes, and reporting to senior management and the Board (as applicable).
Ensure alignment with U.S. regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

Market, Credit & Liquidity Risk

Oversee monitoring and reporting of market risk, including exposure limits, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
Lead credit risk oversight including counterparty assessments, limits, and ongoing monitoring.
Ensure adequate liquidity risk management processes are in place.

Operational & Non-Financial Risk

Oversee operational risk, including process risk, systems risk, and third-party/vendor risk.
Partner with technology, operations, and compliance teams on control design and incident management.
Support business continuity and resilience planning.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience in risk management within financial services (asset management, trading, hedge fund, broker-dealer, or regulated fintech).
Deep understanding of market, credit, and operational risk frameworks.
Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory expectations and risk governance standards.
Proven experience operating at a senior leadership level, engaging with executives and boards.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.

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