RootstockLabs

Risk Manager

RootstockLabs

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇪🇺 Anywhere in Europe

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

PythonSQL

About the role

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance risk models and dashboards to monitor portfolio exposures (market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risk).
  • Conduct scenario analysis, stress testing, and VaR calculations to assess potential portfolio vulnerabilities.
  • Prepare regular risk reports and present findings to the investment committee and senior management.
  • Implement and maintain the firm’s risk management policies, limits, and escalation procedures.
  • Contribute to the development of the organization’s overall risk appetite statement and risk-adjusted performance metrics.
  • Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Collaborate with portfolio managers to evaluate trade ideas from a risk/reward and concentration standpoint.
  • Analyze liquidity profiles and counterparty exposures across funds and strategies.
  • Identify emerging macroeconomic or market risks that could impact portfolios.
  • Partner with operations and finance to assess and mitigate operational and model risks.
  • Evaluate new products, instruments, or strategies for potential risk implications before implementation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in risk management or quantitative analysis, ideally within an investment fund, asset manager, or fintech.
  • Strong understanding of financial instruments including equities, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, and digital assets.
  • Proficiency in risk analytics tools such as Bloomberg PORT, MSCI RiskMetrics, or Aladdin, and working knowledge of Python, R, or SQL.
  • Deep expertise in portfolio construction, stress testing, and scenario modeling.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex risk data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to operate independently in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package and unique benefits designed to support your growth and well-being.
  • 100% Remote Work from Europe / Latin America, with access to global CoWorking spaces.
  • Work-Life Balance: Up to 35 vacation days, 30 sick days and parental leave.
  • Continuous Learning: Access to training programs, language courses, and learning sponsorship annually.
  • Unique Projects: Work with cutting-edge blockchain technology in a global, diverse team.
  • Monthly Allowance for Contractors to support your connectivity and well-being.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
risk modelsscenario analysisstress testingVaR calculationsrisk management policiesrisk appetite statementrisk-adjusted performance metricsportfolio constructionrisk analyticsfinancial instruments
Soft skills
communication skillsanalytical mindsetstrategic thinkingindependent operationcollaborationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilityinterpersonal skills