This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
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.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee daily trade and clearing operations across Kalshi’s current and new markets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Serve as the primary contact for clients, brokers, and clearing members facing trade or system issues, ensuring fast resolution and clear communication
Continuously monitor risk exposure, system performance, and operational controls
swiftly escalate and collaborate with engineering and risk teams to address and remediate issues
Identify operational risks proactively and contribute to the development and refinement of automated monitoring and exception-handling systems
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 Kalshi’s operational resilience and compliance posture
Support new clearing and risk initiatives aligned with Kalshi’s growth strategy and expansion into new markets and trading products
Requirements:
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 Sheets skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) and a basic understanding of financial technology systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
capable of working effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to balance daily operational rigor and long-term risk strategy
Nice to have:
Experience working with clearing or exchange systems in a regulated environment
Interest in financial innovation, derivatives, and the future of event-based trading