This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Risk Manager in Switzerland.
In this role, you will take ownership of risk management activities within a fast‑paced digital asset trading environment, where markets operate continuously and precision is critical. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating market, credit, and operational risks across both existing and emerging crypto trading activities. Working at the intersection of trading, technology, and quantitative finance, you will help shape and strengthen the firm’s risk framework in a rapidly evolving asset class. This position offers high autonomy and visibility, allowing you to directly influence risk appetite decisions and control design. You will collaborate closely with trading, finance, and compliance teams to ensure robust risk governance. The environment is dynamic, data‑driven, and highly collaborative, with strong exposure to cutting‑edge financial technologies.
Accountabilities
Identify, assess, and manage market, credit, and operational risks across digital asset trading activities
Develop, maintain, and enhance risk monitoring tools to track exposures and ensure effective risk mitigation
Design, implement, and test operational risk controls to strengthen the overall risk management framework
Create and improve policies, procedures, and methodologies for managing complex financial and crypto‑related risks
Analyze digital asset market developments and contribute to the evolution of risk models and frameworks
Conduct risk control self‑assessments, evaluating potential impact and likelihood of risk events
Collaborate closely with Trading, Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure aligned risk oversight and decision‑making
Requirements
3 to 7 years of experience in financial risk management, ideally within proprietary trading or digital asset environments
Strong understanding of digital asset markets, including exchanges, custodians, and DeFi ecosystems
Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for risk analysis and modeling
Solid quantitative background in fields such as statistics, physics, mathematics, or financial engineering
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex risk concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
Proactive, self‑driven mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a high‑performance proprietary trading environment focused on digital assets
High level of responsibility and autonomy from day one
Exposure to advanced trading, quantitative research, and cutting‑edge technology
Collaborative and open culture with flat organizational structure
Strong learning environment with continuous professional development opportunities
Direct impact on risk strategy and decision‑making processes
Dynamic office environment based in Zug, Switzerland
Close interaction with global teams across trading, finance, and technology
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