Analyst, Risk Monitoring

Wedbush Chicago, IL $68,000 - $89,000
Full Time Entry Level 3+ years

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About This Role

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

Coinbase Exchange * Risk management systems * P&L monitoring tools *

* Required skills

Benefits

Employee discount programs
10 paid holidays
Jury duty leave
Parental bonding leave
401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company-sponsored contributions
Dental coverage
Medical coverage
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
3 weeks of Paid Time Off
2 weeks of Paid Sick Time
FINRA License Sponsorship
Travel & Employee Assistance Programs
Vision coverage
Volunteer Time Off
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
Disability leave

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.

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