Counterparty Risk Analyst
Wintermute·New York·United States
Role details
About Wintermute
Wintermute is one of the largest algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across all major cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions, and support high-profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute is not just a trading company; it is one of the most prominent and influential players in the digital asset markets. We are connected and partnering with all major players in the industry, actively participating in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects.
Working at Wintermute Americas
Wintermute is a global company with offices in London and Singapore. It opened its US office in early 2025 and is set to grow significantly over the next several years. This is a unique opportunity to play a role in the early rapid expansion of Wintermute Americas.
Role: Risk Analyst, Wintermute Americas
As a Risk Analyst you will be part of the global Risk Management function. The team plays a vital role in Wintermute’s growing OTC and counterparty-facing business, as well as its presence on trading venues by managing and mitigating credit risk. You will also monitor, maintain, and help improve the risk management framework for a large number of products and types of counterparties.
You will work closely with senior Business Development managers, traders, lawyers, middle office, and trading operations. A strong understanding of the trade life cycle of derivatives and spot will be beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Contribute as a member of the global Risk Management function to support OTC and counterparty-facing activities.
- Manage and mitigate credit risk associated with counterparties and trading venues.
- Monitor, maintain, and help improve the risk management framework across a wide range of products and counterparties.
- Collaborate with senior business development managers, traders, lawyers, middle office, and trading operations to ensure risk controls are effective and up to date.
Qualifications / Requirements
- A strong understanding of the trade life cycle of derivatives and spot markets is beneficial.