Kalshi

Operations Risk Lead

New York or Remote

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$220kDetected 246 days ago

Incident ResponseExcelCommunication

About the role

What We're Up To Kalshi has defined a new category: prediction markets.
Kalshi allows people to trade on the outcome of any events and turn any question about the future into a financial asset.
Kalshi fought for years and legalized prediction markets in the US for the first time in history.

swiftly escalate and collaborate with engineering and risk teams to
Lead or participate in incident response, root-cause analyses, and post-mortems, ensuring actionable outcomes and continuous operational improvements
Partner cross-functionally with other teams to drive continuous improvement in risk management processes, documentation, and governance, enhancing
Support new clearing and risk initiatives aligned with Kalshi's growth strategy and expansion into new markets and trading products
Continuously monitor risk exposure, system performance, and operational controls; swiftly escalate and collaborate with engineering and risk teams to
If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our mission and values, we'd love to hear from you.
well… build the largest financial market on the planet.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
Familiarity with clearing processes and operational risk management best practices
5-6 years of experience in listed derivatives, repo, treasury, or OTC markets, ideally at a clearing house, trading firm, an exchange or a FCM
Strong analytical capabilities and technical proficiency, including advanced Excel/Google
Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to balance daily operational rigor and long-term risk strategy

Experience working with clearing or exchange systems in a regulated environment
Interest in financial innovation, derivatives, and the future of event-based trading
Meritocracy is at our core, and we value people who take ownership and figure (usually hard) things out.
We love our craft deeply and are proud of what we put out in the world.

$160,000 to $220,000 annually plus equity and benefits.
This salary range is based on the current available market data, and represents the expected salary range for this role.
Should you have compensation expectations that exceed these bands, we'd love to hear from you and would welcome you to reach out to further discuss.

We are committed to our vision of building something big… but also useful: a product that brings more truth through the power of markets.
$160,000 to $220,000 annually plus equity and benefits.

bring more truth to the world through the power of markets.
Building a new category is hard… like, really hard.
But it's beautiful and deeply fulfilling.
we hire really talented people, work really hard, and enjoy the climb.
We are looking for ambitious and exceptional people to join our (relatively small) team to help us build the next generation of financial markets.
As an Operations Risk Lead, you'll help ensure the stability and integrity of Kalshi's markets by overseeing post-trade processing and managing operational risk across our exchange.
You'll monitor trading activity around the clock, safeguard customer positions, and serve as the first point of contact for clients and clearing members experiencing operational issues.
You'll play a key role in protecting participants, minimizing risk, and shaping the systems that power Kalshi's next generation of markets.
Role Roadmap

Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Kalshi is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity

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