Junior Risk Manager

Summary 

The Junior Risk Manager (JRM) provides customer support for live funded traders while managing internal processes to sustain daily funding operations. This role requires industry expertise, enabling the JRM to deliver exceptional service while handling a variety of tasks with precision and care. The ideal candidate is skilled at diffusing high-tension situations, resourceful, and capable of making sound decisions under pressure. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of futures or derivatives, self-motivation, and comfort in customer-facing interactions are essential qualities for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee all live Funded Account activity and risk exposure
• Exercise sound discretion when adjusting risk parameters
• Maintain good working relationships with our brokerage and clearing partners
• Enforce and educate traders on Topstep’s trading rules 
• Maintain healthy account balances in brokerage accounts
• Act as a main point of contact between Topstep and its live-funded traders
• Manage daily funded operations tasks 
• Work with fellow coaches on our educational branch of the business
• Coordinate abbreviated holiday trading hours
• Compile data to drive business decisions
• Work directly with the Risk Manager to assess current market conditions and influence risk-minded program changes

Required Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related or equivalent field.
• Experience working with professional financial institutions & Trading Platforms is a must.
• Familiarity with Tradovate
• Familiarity with Rithmic
• Familiarity with T4
• 3+ years of professional experience in the trading industry
• Advanced knowledge of Futures Markets
• Strong sense of accountability,  integrity, and ethics

Preferred Skills     

• Intermediate to advanced Excel or Google Sheets
• Knowledge of Topstep
  
  

Company Culture & Perks

• Topstep is an engaging working environment which ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration with cameras on during meetings and a robust Slack environment for communication. 
• 9 Company paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is accrued monthly.
• Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees 
• Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Employee referrals are bonused. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

• $65,000-$70,000
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
• The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume and cover letter!