
About Point72
Harnessing data for smarter investment decisions
Key Highlights
- Manages over $20 billion in assets
- Founded by billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen
- Employs around 2,000 professionals
- Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut
Point72 Asset Management, LP, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, is a prominent hedge fund managing over $20 billion in assets. Founded by billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen, Point72 employs around 2,000 professionals and utilizes advanced data analytics and AI/ML technologies to drive invest...
🎁 Benefits
Point72 offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, equity participation, generous PTO policies, and comprehensive health benefits. The fi...
🌟 Culture
Point72 fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity and data-driven decision-making. The firm emphasizes collaboration and innovation, encouraging emp...
Overview
Point72 is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to lead the identification and mitigation of operational risks across the organization. You'll collaborate with various teams to enhance the firm's risk profile. This role requires 15+ years of professional experience in risk management.
Job Description
Who you are
You have over 15 years of professional experience in risk management, with a strong background in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating operational risks. You are skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Operations, Technology, and Compliance, to strengthen the firm's risk profile and protect its value. Your expertise in operational risk frameworks and governance reporting is well-established, and you are committed to promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability within the organization.
You possess a deep understanding of business continuity, third-party risks, and commercial lines of insurance, which allows you to effectively manage risks arising from internal processes, people, systems, and external events. Your analytical skills enable you to perform thorough assessments of new business initiatives and critical projects, ensuring that risks are appropriately managed and documented. You are adept at preparing and presenting risk reports for senior management and governance committees, showcasing your ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
Desirable
Experience in the financial services industry is a plus, as is familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards. You are proactive in your approach to risk management and continuously seek to enhance the firm's risk frameworks, policies, and standards. Your leadership skills allow you to guide teams in implementing effective risk management strategies and fostering a culture of accountability.
What you'll do
As an Operational Risk Manager at Point72, you will play a critical role in the identification, analysis, and mitigation of operational risks across the organization. You will direct the implementation of Point72’s operational risk framework, overseeing the capture, investigation, and root-cause analysis of realized events. Your responsibilities will include ensuring effective documentation, remediation planning, and governance reporting to maintain compliance and transparency.
You will lead the analysis, assessment, and continuous monitoring of operational risks across various business units, including investment processes, trading operations, technology, and support functions. Your role will involve performing assessments of new business initiatives and critical projects to ensure that risks are managed appropriately and that the firm’s risk profile is strengthened.
In addition, you will support the enhancement of the firm’s risk frameworks, policies, and standards, promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the organization. You will prepare and present risk reporting for senior management and governance committees, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed of the current risk landscape and any necessary actions.
What we offer
At Point72, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. We offer a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $250,000, along with discretionary bonus compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to strengthen our risk management practices and protect the value of our organization.
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