Head of Market Risk Analytics & Governance, Prime Brokerage

Title: Head of Market Risk Analytics & Governance, Prime Brokerage Office Status: Hybrid – New York, NY Base Salary: $200k – $230k + Bonus Overview: This is a senior leadership opportunity within the Market Risk function of a well-established global financial institution, offering full ownership of market risk oversight for the US Prime Brokerage business. The role combines framework development and governance with hands-on risk analytics, stress testing, regulatory engagement, and strategic partnership with trading desks and Counterparty Credit and Analytics teams. As the primary market risk authority for the Prime Brokerage platform, the Head of Market Risk will shape margin and gap risk methodologies, lead a high-performing team, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on key exposures and risk mitigation strategies. It's the right seat for a seasoned market risk leader with 10+ years of deep Prime Brokerage or complex trading environment experience who combines technical rigor with executive presence and the ability to balance risk discipline with business enablement. Key Responsibilities: Own and evolve the market risk framework including margin and gap risk methodologies; ensure frameworks remain forward-looking, scalable, and aligned with the firm's risk appetite Lead end-to-end oversight of market risk across the US Prime Brokerage platform; identify emerging risks and implement best-in-class analytics and metrics Partner closely with Counterparty Credit, Counterparty Analytics, and Trading teams to deliver comprehensive risk coverage and a unified view of exposures across the platform Act as a trusted advisor to trading desks providing insight into positions, market dynamics, and strategic risk considerations Drive risk governance by establishing and maintaining policies, procedures, and controls that underpin effective risk identification and management Translate complex risk insights into clear, actionable briefings for senior leadership; influence risk mitigation strategies across the organization Engage with regulators as the primary regulatory interface on risk issues and requirements; ensure transparency, compliance, and alignment with evolving regulatory expectations Lead stress testing and scenario analysis; design robust frameworks across products, business lines, and firm-wide environments Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing market risk team; embed a risk-aware culture and foster proactive risk management practices across stakeholders Represent the business on corporate initiatives; identify key risk implications and provide direction in complex situations across enterprise-wide and cross-business risk programs #J-18808-Ljbffr Madison-Davis, LLC