Prop Firm Risk Manager

Who We Are

PropShopTrader is the first proprietary trading firm in the world to own its trading platform. With over 25 years of collective experience, we specialize in futures trading. We provide a structured pathway for traders to transition from evaluation to a professional trading career, combining trader education, cutting-edge technology, and evaluation programs. Through our proprietary platform and simulated environments, traders can refine their strategies, demonstrate consistency, and potentially advance into roles managing corporate trading accounts.

Our team comprises passionate individuals who consistently push the boundaries of trading technology and support, delivering exceptional experiences to our clients. If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking team that prioritizes innovation, inclusivity, and responsible risk management, PropShopTrader is the place for you.

Job Summary

As a Risk Manager in this role, you will provide key support services to help the Senior Risk Manager maintain operational and compliance stability. You will assist with identifying qualified traders, coordinating their transition from simulated payout accounts to live prop accounts, facilitating compliance and onboarding with our FCM or brokerage, and acting as a direct point of contact for traders throughout the process.

The ideal candidate will have mandatory Futures trading experience (minimum 2 years), strong familiarity with prop trading firms and the prop trading industry, . Proficiency in other trading platforms such as Tickblaze, NinjaTrader, Quantower, and TradingView is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Limit Implementation & Monitoring:

• Implement risk limits for individual traders and trading desks as directed by the Senior Risk Manager.
• Assist in monitoring the firm’s trading activities to ensure they are within set risk limits.
• Generate regular risk and performance reports for individual traders and the firm, and submit them to the Senior Risk Manager.

Compliance and Payout Support:

• Ensure traders are aware of and adhere to the firm’s compliance requirements.
• Support the process of evaluating trader performance for payouts and progression within the firm.

Trader Transition & Onboarding:

• Identify qualified traders for transition into the Real Prop environment.
• Reach out to selected traders, schedule and conduct transition meetings, and review real prop account terms in detail.
• Work with traders to collect and process necessary documentation for FCM or brokerage onboarding.
• Maintain detailed, up-to-date records for each trader, including their transition stage, required documents, and progress, within the firm’s CRM system.
• Gather account data and prepare tailored account terms for recruited traders.

Documentation and Communication:

• Document and report all support interactions, issues, and resolutions in a clear, organized manner.
• Collaborate closely with other teams to ensure seamless communication and accurate information dissemination.

Risk Mitigation Support:

• Assist in implementing and maintaining risk mitigation strategies, such as hedging, as directed by the Senior Risk Manager.

Reporting & Metrics:

• Compile and deliver individual trader and firmwide reports and metrics to the Senior Risk Manager on a regular basis.

Continuous Learning and Process Improvement:

• Stay up to date with industry best practices in support and trader services.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of onboarding, compliance, and support processes.

Work Environment

• Remote position with the ability to accommodate work hours consistent with US Pacific to Eastern time zones.
• Maintain responsiveness in a virtual office environment.
• Manage assigned tasks independently and respond promptly when critical situations arise.
• Collaborate in a team environment for efficient inter-departmental support and communication.

Technical Requirements

• Must have access to a trading-compatible personal computer — Windows-based, less than 3 years old, and capable of handling the strong demands of trading technology and continuous business use throughout the day.
• Must have a reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Ability to communicate effectively via Teams, Slack, and other messaging apps.
• Must be well-spoken, fluent in English, and able to conduct themselves professionally in face-to-face Zoom meetings with traders and team members.
• Must be highly organized with an exceptional level of attention to detail, including the ability to keep accurate, detailed notes on each trader’s status, document needs, and transition stage, and maintain these records in a CRM system.
• Must have access to software applications required to perform support duties (MS Office, image and video capture/editing software, trading platform access – we will provide).
• Must be highly comfortable and extremely competent in using all forms of technology and software, including AI.

Work Ethic and Attitude

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and a commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
• Thrive in high-pressure environments and approach challenges with a solution-oriented attitude.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of managing responsibilities independently without the need for micromanagement.
• Bring a positive attitude and a team-player mentality.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain high productivity.

Why Choose Us?

• Receive consistent monthly payments for services provided.
• Flexibility to set your own schedule while aligning with project needs.
• Access to innovative trading technology and educational resources.
• Opportunities to expand your services and enhance your professional portfolio within a thriving fintech network.
• Collaborate with a diverse, global team of independent professionals in a supportive and engaging remote setting.

APPLICANTS MUST ANSWER ALL SCREENING QUESTIONS ATTACHED TO THIS JOB POST TO BE CONSIDERED. INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €4.000,00 - €6.000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in a remote setting using your own computer?
• Are you ready to work as an independent contractor?
• Have you ever implemented or monitored risk limits for traders or trading desks? Please provide a brief example.
• Do you have experience guiding traders from simulated accounts to live trading accounts?
• Are you able to accommodate at least 5 hours from 9 AM to 5 PM U.S. Eastern Time?
• Can you describe your experience with trading platforms and prop firms? Please share which platforms you have used and what kind of trading you have done.
• How familiar are you with Rithmic?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Futures Trading: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)