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Operations Risk Lead at Kalshi | New York

KalshiNew York Office
On-site Full-time $160K/yr - $220K/yr

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Qualifications

QualificationsA successful candidate will possess experience in operations risk management, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with financial markets and trading systems is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing solutions, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

About the job

About Kalshi

Kalshi is pioneering a revolutionary category in finance: prediction markets. We empower individuals to engage in trading based on the outcomes of diverse events, transforming inquiries about the future into viable financial assets. After years of advocacy, Kalshi has achieved the historic legalization of prediction markets in the United States and is currently recognized as the fastest-growing financial market in the nation, featuring thousands of markets spanning politics, economics, finance, weather, technology, artificial intelligence, culture, and beyond.

At Kalshi, we envision the potential for prediction markets to become the largest financial market globally, as they enable the conversion of any situation into a financial position.

  • Our vision: build the largest financial market on the planet.

  • Our mission: inject more truth into the world through the transformative power of markets.

Our culture thrives on exceptional talent, hard work, and enjoying the journey. We are seeking ambitious and outstanding individuals to join our close-knit team in shaping the future of financial markets.

Your Role

As the Operations Risk Lead, you will be crucial in maintaining the stability and integrity of Kalshi's markets by managing post-trade processing and operational risk across our exchange. You will monitor trading activities continuously, safeguard customer positions, and act as the primary point of contact for clients and clearing members facing operational challenges. Your contributions will be vital in protecting participants, minimizing risk, and influencing the systems that drive Kalshi's next-generation markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily trading and clearing operations across both existing and new markets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

  • Serve as the main liaison for clients, brokers, and clearing members addressing trade or system issues, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication.

  • Continuously assess risk exposure, system performance, and operational controls; promptly escalate and collaborate with engineering and risk teams to address and resolve issues.

  • Proactively identify operational risks and assist in the creation and enhancement of automated monitoring and exception-handling systems.

  • Lead or participate in incident response, root-cause analyses, and post-mortem evaluations to ensure actionable outcomes and ongoing operational enhancements.

  • Collaborate across teams to drive continual improvements in risk management processes.

About Kalshi

Kalshi is at the forefront of redefining the financial landscape through innovative prediction markets. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace where talent thrives and bold ideas flourish.

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