Risk & Compliance Manager

Job Title: Risk & Compliance Manager – Funded Trader Portfolio
Company: Alpha Trader Capital
Location: Fully Remote (strong preference for candidates in GMT / CET / EST / Dubai time zones) | Hybrid possible in Dubai / Cyprus
Department: Risk Management & Compliance
Reports to: Chief Risk Officer / Managing Director.Alpha Trader Capital is a leading modern proprietary trading firm empowering skilled traders with instant funding, 1-step & 2-step evaluations, aggressive scaling plans, and industry-leading payout splits (up to 90%). We operate across forex, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs, and select futures markets.Our philosophy is simple: protect capital ruthlessly, reward consistency generously, and give genuine talent the maximum room to grow. We are looking for a sharp, fair, and experienced Risk & Compliance Manager to safeguard the firm while supporting our top traders in reaching higher allocations.Key Responsibilities Live Portfolio Risk Oversight

• Monitor real-time risk across hundreds to thousands of live funded accounts
• Track key metrics: daily drawdown, trailing drawdown, maximum position exposure, leverage usage, correlation risk, session concentration
• Early identification of high-risk behavior patterns (grid/martingale stacking, news sniping abuse, group trading signals, latency/gaming strategies)

Breach Detection, Investigation & Resolution

• Own the full breach detection workflow — from automated flagging to manual review and final decision
• Conduct thorough, evidence-based investigations (order logs, timestamps, trade history analysis)
• Communicate breach decisions professionally, transparently, and within SLA (<48h resolution target)
• Manage appeal process with clear documentation and fair adjudication

Compliance & Regulatory Framework

• Ensure full compliance with applicable regulations in all jurisdictions where we onboard traders (AML, KYC, sanctions screening, responsible trading policies)
• Oversee and continuously improve trader onboarding verification flows (ID verification, proof of address, source of funds where required)
• Maintain up-to-date prohibited trading practices list and ensure consistent enforcement
• Manage relationships with KYC/AML providers (Sumsub, Onfido, Shufti Pro, etc.) and payment partners
• Prepare compliance reports and handle regulatory inquiries when required

Risk Engine & Process Automation

• Collaborate with development and quant teams to build/refine automated risk rules and alerts
• Design and implement new protection layers (consistency scoring, max daily loss per symbol, weekend & news restrictions, equity curve monitoring)
• Develop advanced dashboards and BI reporting for senior management (portfolio VaR, stress test results, breach trends)

Trader Education & Risk Partnership

• Produce high-quality educational content (guides, videos, live sessions) on sustainable trading, Alpha Trader Capital rules, and common risk mistakes
• Provide direct 1:1 risk guidance to high-allocation / VIP traders to help them scale safely
• Reduce preventable breaches through proactive communication and early intervention

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Work

• Mentor junior risk & compliance analysts
• Partner closely with Trader Support, Payouts, Product, Legal, and Growth teams
• Participate in scaling committee decisions for exceptional traders

Requirements Must-have:

• 2.5+ years of direct experience in prop firm risk management or high-volume forex broker trading desk / risk department
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of modern prop firm structures (evaluation types, drawdown mechanics, scaling rules, consistency requirements, payout protection)
• Proven track record identifying and handling prohibited strategies in live accounts
• Strong familiarity with major prop trading platforms (cTrader, Match-Trader, DXtrade, TradeLocker, MetaTrader 5) — especially execution & order history analysis
• Solid understanding of AML/KYC requirements in fintech/prop trading environments
• Excellent analytical skills + meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding written & verbal English — able to write clear, professional, evidence-supported communications
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment

Highly valued:

• Experience managing risk for 1,000+ active funded accounts
• Previous work with automated breach detection systems and rules engines
• Basic SQL / Python for data analysis (big plus)
• Institutional FX / prop desk / hedge fund risk background
• Additional languages (Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish)

What We Offer

• Highly competitive base salary + very strong performance-linked bonus (tied to portfolio protection, breach rate reduction, scaling success of protected traders)
• Generous equity / profit share opportunity for top performers
• Fully remote work with occasional team gatherings in premium locations
• Clear path to Head of Risk / Chief Risk Officer role for exceptional candidates
• Be part of one of the most respected and fastest-growing prop firms in 2026
• Work in a culture that truly values both capital protection and trader success

Alpha Trader Capital is looking for someone who can be extremely firm on rules while remaining fair, transparent, and supportive toward genuine talent.If you can protect the firm’s capital like your own and still help the best traders reach 7-figure allocations — we want to talk to you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote