Director of Trading and Risk

Our client is a Fintech Prop Tech Firm and they are seeking a Director of Trading and Risk to lead the firm’s market and operational risk strategy, ensuring trading performance is optimized while maintaining alignment with defined risk appetite.

Location:

Boca Raton / South Florida

Onsite / hybrid

Full-time leadership role

This position blends deep trading expertise, quantitative analytics, and strategic leadership. The Director will oversee real-time risk monitoring, develop mitigation strategies, lead advanced analytics and stress testing initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen enterprise-wide risk controls. The role also includes executive-level reporting and team leadership to support informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.

• Developing and executing firm-wide risk strategies aligned with business objectives
• Conducting continuous market and trade risk assessments
• Implementing real-time portfolio monitoring and mitigation frameworks
• Leading advanced analytics, reporting, and executive dashboards
• Designing and executing stress testing and scenario analysis
• Updating and enforcing risk policies and governance structures
• Collaborating cross-functionally to enhance controls and optimize assets
• Mentoring and overseeing risk team members

• 10+ years of experience in trading operations, market structure, or risk management
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (advanced degree preferred)
• Deep expertise in trading workflows, financial instruments, and risk systems
• Strong knowledge of market structure and execution strategies
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, leadership, and communication skills