Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kalshi is a pioneering company in the prediction markets space, aiming to turn any question about the future into a financial asset. As an Operations Risk Analyst, you will ensure the stability and integrity of Kalshi’s markets by managing operational risk and monitoring trading activity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily trade and clearing operations across Kalshi’s current and new markets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• 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

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Familiarity with clearing processes and operational risk management best practices
• 1-2 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
• Experience working with clearing or exchange systems in a regulated environment
• Interest in financial innovation, derivatives, and the future of event-based trading

Benefits

• Equity
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