Risk Manager - Limassol

  • Location:

    Cyprus, Limassol

  • Discipline:

    Forex

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    Salary of 48k – 64K Euros gross per annum on skills and experience

  • Published:

    04-05-2023

  • Expiry date:

    08-06-2023

  • Reference:

    1392

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Our client, a FX Company with their focus on the Asian market in Limassol, is looking to hire an experienced Risk Manager who will be responsible for trading-related matters such as controlling the A/B book, evaluating market risks, maximizing the broker's profits and minimizing potential losses.

Responsibilities: 

  • Monitor daily, weekly and monthly client profitability, net asset value, margin data and market data. Conduct credit analysis, prepare risk reports, and employ hedging strategies
  • Preparation and review of Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA)
  • Monitor clients' trading activities and patterns to identify any potential abusive practices, i.e. arbitrage, scalping, and develop systems to mitigate and prevent such practices
  • Assist in development and enhancement of risk and compliance framework, policies and procedures according to CySec regulation or internal requirements
  • Learn about latest regulatory developments and best practices in risk management, market making and trading. Assist in the development of risk management tools, reports and systems
  • Provide training and mentorship to junior team members on risk management best practices.
  • Liaise with MLRO to review Customer Risk Assessment (CRA) methodology and MLRO/Financial Office Business Risk Assessment (BRA)

Requirements: 

  • Both CySEC Advanced and AML Certification are required
  • Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in investment risk control and compliance in a forex company Deep knowledge of bridges and liquidity providers
  • Experience in trading as both user and admin, with deep understanding of MT4/5 or CTrader
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of financial instruments and markets, including Forex CFDs, futures, stocks and stock indices
  • Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills
  • Excellent English skills

Working hours:

  • The working hours are 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday

To apply:

Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Risk Manager with reference number 1392.
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