Risk Analyst– Futures Clearing Merchant (FCM)

Futu Holdings Limited
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Salary not specified
Posted
Full-time
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities - Assist in monitoring real-time risk exposures across all client accounts and proprietary positions during U.S. overnight hours (TBD) - Learn to operate and manage the CME Globex Credit Controls (GC2) platform under the guidance of senior risk staff - Support the evaluation of margin collateral adequacy, including haircut application and concentration analysis - Participate in end-of-day and intraday margin processes, gaining familiarity with initial margin, maintenance margin, and variation margin workflows - Assist in conducting stress tests and reviewing VaR outputs, learning to interpret results and recommend risk actions - Monitor position limits and flag potential breaches for review and escalation - Learn and follow established risk escalation procedures, including documentation and communication protocols - Investigate potential market data integrity issues under the direction of senior team members - Prepare overnight risk reports and incident summaries for senior management review - Participate in ongoing training sessions, self-study, and mentorship programs to accelerate professional development Requirements & Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Risk Management, or a related quantitative field - 0–2 years of experience in financial services, trading operations, clearing, or a related field - Basic understanding of futures contract structure, including how contracts are traded, settled, and delivered - Demonstrated interest in financial risk management, whether through academic coursework, certifications in progress, personal study, or prior internship/work experience - Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions - A genuine willingness and enthusiasm to develop expertise in futures margin, risk monitoring, stress testing, VaR, position limits, collateral management, and all other aspects of FCM risk operations - Ability to identify anomalies, discrepancies, and potential issues in large data sets and live market environments - Ability to remain calm, think critically, and make prudent decisions during volatile or time-sensitive situations - Ability to clearly articulate risk concerns, escalate issues effectively, and document findings in a professional manner - Capacity to work independently during overnight hours with minimal supervision while knowing when to escalate - Dependable attendance and a strong sense of responsibility, recognizing the critical nature of overnight risk coverage

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