Analyst, Risk Monitoring
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Lead after-hours trading operations focusing on client activity, risk oversight, and platform support, specifically on the Coinbase Exchange, for a major securities firm. This role involves monitoring risk, facilitating client requests, and coordinating team schedules.
Responsibilities
- Monitor client trading and margin usage on both individual and exchange-wide levels
- Facilitate client requests, including limit changes and account support
- Utilize risk platforms to track P&L, margin, and exposure metrics
- Provide timely market updates throughout the trading session
- Escalate risk or operational concerns to the Head of Risk and leadership
- Coordinate team schedules and assign after-hours shift responsibilities
- Develop technical skills and deepen platform expertise over time
- Collaborate with team members to ensure full trading coverage and support
- Respond to client inquiries promptly and professionally
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of experience in trading, operations, or risk management within financial services
- Strong understanding of crypto markets, especially exchange-based trading
- Prior experience monitoring client activity, margin usage, or managing risk in a trading environment
- Familiarity with risk management systems and P&L monitoring tools
- Ability to interpret market conditions and communicate updates clearly
- Moderate technical proficiency, with the ability to learn and adapt to new platforms quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, preferably in Business Administration or other related field
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in trading, operations, or risk management within financial services
Nice to Have
- Coinbase experience
- Experience managing or coordinating teams and shift schedules
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About Wedbush
Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation, providing innovative financial solutions through wealth management, capital markets, futures, and advanced clearing & prime services.