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Assistant Vice President, Market Risk Analytics Manager

Wedbush Securities, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Job Location : Chicago, IL; Jersey City; Los Angeles

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

Our Chicago office is hiring for an experienced Vice President, Market Risk Analytics Manager FICCS to join our Risk and Credit Group. The primary function of this role is to act as a Market Risk Analytics Manager focusing on futures, options on futures, FX, power products and Fixed Income.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Monitor client trading across multi-asset classes and create risk monitoring reports

Design SQL queries and relational databases to support daily tasks and automate reports

Manage team that issues intraday/overnight calls and risk limit breaches to clients, while answering and investigating any inquiries or disputes

Calibrate risk systems and reporting for daily monitoring and management reporting packages

Oversee and Manage Stress Testing and 1.73 liquidation reports

Inspect client performances by evaluating intraday/overnight profit & losses and stress tests to identify any potential dangers and present protective measures against price fluctuations of client positions

Perform as backup for daily approval of outgoing wires and ACHs

Manage and conduct reports on various Exchange Default Management Systems

Perform other tasks and duties as assigned and required

Experience and Skills

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, preferably in Business Administration or other related field

Minimum 3+ years of experience in futures, FX, and fixed income

Strong knowledge and experience in Power, Energy Futures, products and exchange requirements, standards, and best practices

Experience with exchange margin tools and ability to produce and analyze the margin requirements for various exchange margin platforms such as CME, ICE, Nodal, etc

Familiarity with options and understanding of option strategies; experience with energy products with limit setting for contracts, margin, risk and Globex credit limits

Background in developing and maintaining risk policies, processes, procedures, and standards

Execute SQL queries and apply knowledge of database infrastructure, with experience using Tableau

Ability to manage across multiple competing priorities and time-sensitive initiatives

Strong ability to work independently, delegate duties and develop team relationships

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer
As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family

Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care

401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)

10 Paid Holidays

Charitable Donation Matching Contributions

Paid Leave (Parental Bonding, Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)

FINRA License Sponsorship

Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs

The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,000 to $135,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.

Wedbush uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities here https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview

This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule17a-3, et. seq., Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.

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