Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RQD* Clearing is seeking a Junior Margin/Risk Analyst to join their team and play a key role in monitoring client risk exposure and processing margin requirements. The ideal candidate will work closely with operations and settlement teams while developing expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily risk monitoring, including real-time analysis through trading hours
- Monitor client positions and account activity to identify potential risk exposures and margin deficiencies
- Analyze and handle margin calls, calculating and verifying requirements while coordinating with clients and internal teams for timely resolution
- Ensure compliance with applicable margin rules and regulations, including Regulation T and exchange requirements
- Conduct regulatory compliance reviews and reporting
- Assist with quantitative risk assessments for ad hoc projects and client onboarding
- Handle exception management and escalation
- Collaborate with operations and settlement teams to support trade processing, account maintenance, and clearing firm activities
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of margin activity and risk metrics
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in margin processing, risk review, or related operations within the securities industry
- Series 7 license required (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Strong knowledge of margin rules and regulations
- Knowledge of options theory and options greek risk measurements
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a real-time, high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities
- Clearing industry experience a plus
- Knowledge of Regulation T (Rule 4210) and Portfolio Margin a plus
- Familiarity with Excel, VBA, SQL a plus
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