Risk Officer, Derivatives

Webull is a leading digital brokerage platform built on next generation global infrastructure. At Webull, we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to control their own financial future. Our vision has always been to empower individual investors with the tools and resources they need to succeed financially. This commitment remains at the heart of everything we do. From low-fee trading and robust market data to advanced analytical tools, we are committed to providing a seamless, top-tier trading experience.

About The Role & Team

 At Webull, we are committed to empowering individual investors with the tools and resources they need to take control of their finances.  Our mobile-first platform provides commission-free trading of stocks, options, and ETFs, giving users the freedom to invest in the assets that matter to them without worrying about high fees eating into their returns. In March 2024, we announced our addition of futures trading. 

Webull Futures LLC operates in a highly regulated futures environment where disciplined risk governance, strong controls, and proactive regulatory engagement are essential. The risk function is responsible for identifying, measuring, monitoring, and escalating the financial, operational, liquidity, credit, market, technology, and third-party risks associated with the firm’s futures business. 

We are seeking a senior, highly experienced Risk Officer for Webull Futures LLC. This individual will be the senior-most risk officer for the futures business and will own the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of the firm’s risk management framework. The role will partner closely with executive leadership, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Product, Treasury, Finance, Technology, and enterprise risk leadership to ensure that Webull Futures LLC maintains a robust, scalable, and regulator-ready risk program aligned with CFTC, NFA, exchange, clearing, and internal governance expectations. 

In This Role, You Will

• Serve as the senior-most risk officer for Webull Futures LLC, with ownership of the firm’s futures risk management framework, governance structure, policies, procedures, limits, reporting, and escalation protocols.  
• Identify, assess, monitor, and escalate material risks across the futures business, including market, credit, liquidity, operational, technology, model, vendor, clearing, margin, concentration, and regulatory risk. 
• Establish and oversee risk appetite, key risk indicators, trading and exposure limits, stress testing, scenario analysis, margin monitoring, and other risk controls appropriate for an FCM and technology-driven futures platform. 
• Partner with the CEO of Webull Futures LLC, US CRO, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Product, Treasury, Finance, Technology, and enterprise risk leadership to ensure risk considerations are embedded into strategy, product development, operational processes, and new business initiatives. 
• Provide independent risk challenge and executive-level guidance on futures product launches, client onboarding, clearing relationships, margin policy, liquidity planning, incident management, and business continuity preparedness. 
• Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, escalations, and governance materials to senior management, board-level stakeholders, committees, and relevant control functions. 
• Maintain a regulator-ready risk program and support interactions with the CFTC, NFA, exchanges, clearing organizations, auditors, and other external stakeholders in coordination with Compliance and Legal. 
• Stay informed of futures industry developments, regulatory expectations, market structure changes, and emerging risks, and proactively evolve the risk program as Webull Futures LLC scales. 

The Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, risk management, accounting or a related quantitative field; an advanced degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.  
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive risk management experience in futures, derivatives, clearing, FCM, broker-dealer, exchange, financial technology, or similarly regulated financial services environments. 
• Demonstrated experience serving in a senior risk leadership, senior risk officer, head of risk, or equivalent control-function leadership role with direct exposure to executive management and governance bodies. 
• Deep understanding of risk management practices applicable to futures and derivatives businesses, including margin, liquidity, market risk, operational resilience, clearing, client exposure, concentration risk, stress testing, and escalation frameworks. 
• Strong familiarity with CFTC, NFA, exchange, clearinghouse, and related regulatory expectations, with experience supporting examinations, inquiries, audits, or regulatory interactions. 
• Proven ability to build, scale, and mature a risk management program in a fast-paced, technology-driven financial services organization.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent executive communication skills, including the ability to present concise risk assessments, recommendations, and escalations to senior management, boards, committees, regulators, and cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Strong judgment, independence, analytical rigor, and commercial awareness, with the ability to provide effective challenge while enabling responsible business growth. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment, with a proactive, data-driven, and forward-looking approach to risk management. 

Why Webull?

Webull is more than a fintech company—we’re a global community of innovators, collaborators, and trailblazers. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, Webull operates in 16 regions worldwide, serving over 20 million users. At Webull, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work makes a real impact.

Investing in our people is a top priority for us, which is why we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, vision insurance, and more!
• Financial Support: 401(k) match, commuter benefits for NY positions, and short-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off that increases with tenure, paid parental leave, personal days, sick time, volunteer days and company holidays.
• Wellness & Pet Care: Fitness and wellness benefits, plus pet insurance for your furry friends.
• Investing in Your Future: We provide tuition reimbursement to help you pursue relevant degrees, certifications, and training that align with your career goals.
• Dynamic Office Perks: Catered breakfast (every Monday) & lunches (every Friday), fully stocked kitchens, and monthly happy hours to connect and collaborate.

This role is based in our New York Office (44 Wall Street), where in-person collaboration fuels growth, mentorship, and innovation. At Webull, we’re committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. The base salary range is ($135,000 - $165,000) annually, plus a discretionary bonus and full benefits. Final offers consider experience, location, and relevant qualifications.

EEOC Statement

Webull is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where all backgrounds, perspectives, and talents are valued.