Job Description

Longbridge US is a new-generation socially-driven online brokerage firm that aims to provide every investor with better investment tools for U.S. and Hong Kong stocks. Outside of the US, the firm conducts businesses in Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong and China. Longbridge is dedicated to driving financial technology innovation and bringing innovative technology and concepts to the fintech industry in the US.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to spearhead and be responsible for overseeing and mitigating the financial risks associated with margin trading by monitoring customer accounts, identifying potential exposure, issuing margin calls when necessary, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to margin levels, actively managing risk through portfolio analysis, and collaborating with trading and operations teams to maintain a stable financial environment for the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Monitoring and Analysis:

• Continuously monitor customer margin accounts to identify potential risk exposures, including excessive leverage and volatile market conditions.
• Calculate and track key margin metrics like margin utilization, margin calls, and potential losses.
• Conduct portfolio analysis to assess the overall risk profile of client accounts.
• Utilize risk management tools and models to evaluate market fluctuations and their impact on margin requirements.

Margin Call Management:

• Issue margin calls to clients when their account equity falls below required margin levels.
• Monitor client responses to margin calls and take necessary actions to mitigate risk.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:

• Ensure adherence to all relevant margin regulations and industry standards.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments to margin policies.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and audits related to margin management.

Client Relationship Management:

• Collaborate with trading teams to onboard new clients and explain margin requirements.
• Provide guidance to trading teams and clients on managing their margin exposure and risk mitigation strategies.

Risk Mitigation Strategies:

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies such as position limits, hedging strategies, and portfolio diversification.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and make adjustments as needed.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate regular reports for senior management on margin risk metrics, key trends, and potential risks.
• Conduct risk scenario analysis to assess potential market impacts on margin requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years working in a Margin Risk capacity for a broker-dealer or FinTech with a strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and trading strategies
• Must have Series 24, 7, 63. Preferably have Series 4.
• Expertise in margin regulations and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, risk modeling, and statistical methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and internal stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Relevant experience in risk management, preferably within a brokerage or financial services firm
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

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