Director of Market Risk Operations

Title: Director of Market Risk Operations

Location: Remote - United States

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Alpaca is a US California headquartered brokerage infrastructure technology company and self-clearing broker-dealer, delivering execution and custody solutions for Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptocurrencies, and more, and has raised over $170 million in funding. Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company in multiple countries, and we serve hundreds of financial institutions globally such as broker-dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges.

Alpaca’s globally distributed team members bring in diverse experiences such as engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals to achieve our Mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We are also deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community. We will continue to enhance and improve our award-winning developer-friendly API and the infrastructure behind it.

Our Team Members:

We’re a team of 200+ globally distributed members who love working from our favorite places worldwide. Our team spans the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and more!

We’re looking for candidates eager to join Alpaca’s growing organization, who are excited about our Mission of “Open financial services to everyone on the planet and share our Values of “Stay Curious,” “Have Empathy,” and “Be Accountable.”

Your Role:

The Director of Market Risk Operations will oversee market risk across a diverse range of products and asset classes, with a primary focus on initiatives within a regulated broker-dealer — including the design and oversight of a portfolio margin program. This cross-functional role will also support risk policy development across other lines of business, such as international brokerage entities and digital asset products. 

Things You Get To Do:

• Portfolio Margin Risk Oversight:
  • Lead the development and implementation of a portfolio margin program, including eligibility criteria, stress testing methodology, and escalation protocols.
  • Establish and maintain surveillance and risk monitoring procedures for accounts utilizing portfolio margin.
     
• Cross-Product Market Risk Governance:
  • Develop comprehensive market risk policies across equities, derivatives, and digital assets.
  • Ensure frameworks are aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g., FINRA Rule 4210) and internal risk appetite.
  • Coordinate across business units to ensure consistent application of risk controls across asset classes and regions.
     
• Reporting & Risk Communication:
  • Define the cadence and structure of market risk reporting to senior leadership, covering concentrations, sensitivities, and stress exposures.
  • Support business and product teams in interpreting and responding to risk signals.
     
• Risk Modeling & Infrastructure:
  • Guide the development of risk analytics and modeling tools to evaluate market exposures.
  • Work with engineering and data teams to ensure infrastructure supports real-time risk monitoring.

Who You Are (Must-Haves):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in market or margin risk management across asset classes, with direct experience in a FINRA-regulated broker-dealer environment.
• FINRA Series 7 (or must be obtained within 3 months of employment)
• Proven track record of building or managing a portfolio margin program.
• Deep understanding of market risk drivers, including volatility, concentration risk, and liquidity.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements including FINRA 4210 and SEC capital rules.
• Experience collaborating across trading, compliance, product, and engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence across organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading operations, and brokerage services.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

How We Take Care of You:

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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