Risk Manager

Freedom24 is a trusted online broker with expertise in the US, European, and Asian stock markets, registered in Cyprus, and offers a broad range of services in the financial markets.

Freedom Team is a union of highly qualified professionals on the market, bursting with vibrant energy and pioneer ideas. All of us are goal-oriented with a strong belief in teamwork power built on the strength of each of us. 

We are looking for a hands-on Risk Manager to strengthen our risk function within a brokerage environment in institutional business team.

This role requires deep practical expertise in trading risks, derivatives, and client exposure management, as well as the ability to enhance risk infrastructure and work closely with trading, IT, and client-facing teams.

The ideal candidate combines quantitative strength, real-market experience, and decisive risk judgment.

If you feel like you’re a good fit for us and we are a good fit for you, go ahead and check this position out. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clear and comprehensive understanding of all major risk types relevant to brokerage operations.
• Monitor client positions and the firm’s overall risk exposure in real time.
• Communicate with clients regarding margin requirements and risk events.
• Make decisions on forced position reduction or liquidation when limits are breached.
• Analyze the risk profile of different trading strategies, including:

1. Arbitrage strategies,
2. Directional strategies,
3. Options and volatility-based strategies.

• Demonstrate strong expertise in options:

1. Solid understanding of Greeks and pricing parameters,
2. Ability to model options portfolios.

• Quantitative assessment of probabilistic and stress risks.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the firm’s risk management framework and risk engine.
• Define technical requirements and collaborate with IT on automation and monitoring tools.

Requirements

• Higher education in mathematics, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, or another technical field.
• Proven experience as a Risk Manager within a brokerage firm, Financial institution,Trading or investment company or related fields.
• Deep understanding of derivatives, margin trading, and market risk.
• Strong quantitative competence in options and portfolio risk modeling.
• Programming experience or proven ability to define technical specifications for developers.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to make fast, well-reasoned decisions under market stress.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong sense of responsibility and execution discipline.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Emotional stability in high-pressure market situations.
• English and Russian proficiency at B1+ level (Intermediate or higher).

Benefits

• Work in the modern office in the center of Limassol with Team of open-mind people;
• VISA sponsorship for employee and family members;
• Relocation package, including reimbursement for flights and accommodation for 1 month;
• 21 working days of paid vacation;
• Paid sick leaves;
• 12 Days Off (1 day monthly) in a year as an alternative of public holidays;
• Competitive salary package, including family & child benefits;
• The Company cover 50% of annual cost of Healthy Plan, which employee will decide to set up with any Insurance Company;
• Full Accounting & Tax Support;
• Team building, corporate events, football and volleyball clubs, sports events & challenges, yoga classes.