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Head of Risk

ElectronX

Role at a glance

Category: Risk
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary range: $225,000 to $300,000
Posted: Jul 20, 2026

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ElectronX is hiring a Head of Risk in Chicago, IL. This is a Risk role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $225,000 to $300,000. Review the full details below and apply directly with ElectronX.

Designs and oversees the enterprise risk framework, margin model validation, and counterparty credit risk monitoring for a CFTC-regulated derivative exchange. Leads operational, technology, and third-party risk management disciplines, establishing Board-level risk reporting. Serves as the primary risk liaison with federal regulatory bodies and financial industry risk

Full responsibilities and requirements are on ElectronX's application page.

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Location and market context

This role is based in Chicago, IL on a hybrid schedule. Local candidates benefit from being close to ElectronX's teams and regional hiring market, while the hybrid arrangement offers some flexibility. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About risk management roles

Risk roles own the methodology for identifying, assessing, and escalating enterprise, operational, and technology risk. Second-line teams set risk appetite and challenge the first line. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices.

How to position yourself for this risk management role

Strong candidates emphasize risk assessment methodology, appetite and escalation, cross-functional partnership, and clear reporting to senior leadership and the board. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how ElectronX would apply enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.