Risk Manager • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in risk management, particularly within the Gas and Power Trading sectors — your expertise allows you to identify and communicate material risks effectively, ensuring that risk-taking is both efficient and deliberate. You possess a deep understanding of various risk types, including credit, tail risk, liquidity, and convexity, which enables you to set appropriate risk guidelines and limits for individual portfolios and the firm as a whole.

With experience in developing and advancing stress testing and Value at Risk (VaR) frameworks, you are adept at enhancing risk management processes. Your analytical skills allow you to actively manage risk exposures through regular meetings and insightful analysis, contributing to the firm's overall risk-adjusted performance. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with portfolio managers to ensure that risk management practices align with investment strategies.

Desirable

Experience in quantitative research and a strong grasp of capital allocation strategies are highly valued. Familiarity with innovative risk management tools and approaches will set you apart as a candidate. You are committed to continuous learning and improvement, always seeking opportunities to advance your skills and knowledge in the field.

What you'll do

As a Risk Manager at Point72, you will lead research efforts to identify opportunities for improved risk management and investment behavior. Your primary focus will be on the risk and activities of Gas and Power Trading portfolio managers, ensuring that risk-taking aligns with the firm's strategic goals. You will develop and maintain frameworks for capital allocation that maximize risk-adjusted returns across various business levels.

You will be responsible for identifying, capturing, and communicating material risks, including credit, tail risk, liquidity, and convexity. By setting appropriate risk guidelines and limits, you will ensure that risk-taking at both the individual portfolio level and the firm level is efficient and deliberate. Your role will involve developing and advancing stress testing and VaR frameworks to enhance the firm's risk management capabilities.

Regular meetings and analysis will be part of your routine as you actively manage the firm's risk exposures. You will lead research efforts to develop innovative risk management approaches and tools, contributing to a culture of efficient risk management within the organization. Your insights will play a vital role in helping the firm deliver superior risk-adjusted performance.

What we offer

Point72 offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your career in risk management. You will be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. The firm is committed to your long-term growth and development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.

You will have access to resources and tools that support your work, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on the firm's investment process. Point72 fosters a culture of excellence, where your contributions will be recognized and valued. Join us in our mission to protect the firm from excessive levels of exposure while delivering superior returns for our investors.