Senior Market Risk Manager

What we do:

We’re VivCourt, a Trading firm like you’ve never seen before. We use our smarts and leading-edge technology to trade on financial markets worldwide, but we're saying no to how it’s always been done. We’re showing the industry it’s possible to make money and put people first.

Everything we do at VivCourt is designed to help you be your best. We’ve built an open, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you can thrive and perform because we believe profit is a by-product of a committed workforce.

We operate across a spectrum of trading strategies, from systematic and positional trading to market-making. Each one is grounded in strong quantitative thinking. Technology and automation play a critical role, tailored to the needs of each strategy.  We trade across various asset classes, including equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrency. This breadth allows us to pivot as markets shift and new opportunities emerge.

In an ever-changing financial landscape, we’re constantly refining our systems, exploring new ideas, and expanding our reach to uncover new market opportunities.

 What you’ll do:

As a Senior Risk Manager in our Sydney office, you’ll play an integral role in helping VivCourt trade with confidence.  You will work closely with traders, senior management, and other risk professionals to monitor and evaluate trading activity and potential risks. You will also develop and implement risk management strategies and policies to mitigate potential risks and ensure the firm operates within acceptable risk parameters.

In this role, you will:

• Monitor and evaluate trading activity to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management guidelines.
• Analyse market data and risk metrics to assess potential risks and develop appropriate risk management strategies
• Work closely with traders and senior management as a sounding board and implement best practices and procedures for risk management.
• Develop and maintain risk models and analytical tools to assess risk exposure and measure portfolio performance.

• 5–10 years’ experience in the markets or risk management within a trading environment, ideally at a prop trading firm, hedge fund, or investment bank.  The role may also suit an experienced trader looking to transition into risk management.  
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical mind and skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Deep understanding of financial markets and derivatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and bonus.
• Flexible and hybrid work environment (3 days in office).
• An inclusive culture that values collaboration, diversity, and personal growth.
• An annual social bonus
• Some great perks include free food, coffee, gym classes, social activities, and an annual company trip.

A sense of belonging 

We bring talented people together to do amazing work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, you’ll find a place to be your best self and do your best work. We are a place where everyone can feel they belong, and their unique value is celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse cultures, genders, backgrounds, and abilities.