Operations Risk Lead position at Kalshi.| United States Of America

Kalshi Operations Risk Lead

Experience: 6-years

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What is Kalshi?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, is currently the fastest growing financial market in America, and has thousands of markets across politics, economics, financials, weather, tech, AI, culture and more.We believe prediction markets have the potential to be the largest financial market because they turn anything into a financial position.Our vision: well… build the largest financial market on the planet.Our mission: bring more truth to the world through the power of markets.Our culture is simple: 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.Role RoadmapAs 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.What You'll DoOversee daily trade and clearing operations across Kalshi’s current and new markets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and complianceServe as the primary contact for clients, brokers, and clearing members facing trade or system issues, ensuring fast resolution and clear communicationContinuously monitor risk exposure, system performance, and operational controls; swiftly escalate and collaborate with engineering and risk teams toaddress and remediate issuesIdentify operational risks proactively and contribute to the development and refinement of automated monitoring and exception-handling systemsLead or participate in incident response, root-cause analyses, and post-mortems, ensuring actionable outcomes and continuous operational improvementsPartner cross-functionally with other teams to drive continuous improvement in risk management processes, documentation, and governance, enhancingKalshi’s operational resilience and compliance postureSupport new clearing and risk initiatives aligned with Kalshi’s growth strategy and expansion into new markets and trading productsWhat You BringBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related fieldFamiliarity with clearing processes and operational risk management best practices5-6 years of experience in listed derivatives, repo, treasury, or OTC markets, ideally at a clearing house, trading firm, an exchange or a FCMStrong analytical capabilities and technical proficiency, including advanced Excel/GoogleSheets skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) and a basic understanding of financial technology systemsExcellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of working effectively across technical and non-technical teamsDetail-oriented mindset with the ability to balance daily operational rigor and long-term risk strategyBonus: Experience working with clearing or exchange systems in a regulated environmentBonus: Interest in financial innovation, derivatives, and the future of event-based tradingNYC Pay Transparency Disclosure:Salary Range: $160,000 to $220,000 annually plus equity and benefits.This range reflects current market data for this role. Kalshi has minimal hierarchy and broad variance in experience levels within each title; if your compensation expectations exceed this range, we encourage you to reach out — we’re always happy to discuss.Our CultureMeritocracy is at our core, and we value people who take ownership and figure (usually hard) things out. We dream big. We love our craft deeply and are proud of what we put out in the world. We are committed to our vision of building something big… but also useful: a product that brings more truth through the power of markets.Kalshians are Kalshi’s most important asset: we pick Kalshians carefully, so we trust them fully on day 1.Commitment to Equal OpportunityKalshi is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. 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.

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