Lead and manage all aspects of risk management for Paytm Money's Market Risk and
MTF operations, ensuring compliance with exchange regulations and protecting the
company's financial health while facilitating optimal trading activity.
Principal Accountabilities
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks specifically tailored for
stock market activities, including:
o Equity market risk (systematic and non-systematic)
o Derivatives market risk (futures, options)
o Margin Trading Funding (MTF) risk (client exposure and internal limits)
o Liquidity risk (ability to meet financial obligations)
• Design and implement stress testing scenarios to assess portfolio resilience
under various market conditions (volatility spikes, crashes, sector downturns).
• Monitor real-time market data and key risk indicators (KRIs) to identify and
proactively mitigate emerging risks.
• Oversee risk limits for client positions and trading activities, ensuring
adherence to position sizing and leverage guidelines.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely reporting of market risk
exposures and CTCL reporting
Major Challenges
• Balancing risk mitigation with maximizing profitable trading opportunities for
clients.
• Adapting risk management strategies to respond to volatile market conditions
and changing market dynamics.
• Implementing effective risk controls for complex financial instruments and
trading algorithms.
• Maintaining a robust risk culture within the trading environment, balancing
risk awareness with fostering a proactive trading approach.
• External Clients: Negotiating risk parameters with clearing houses and other
counterparties, managing credit risk associated with counterparty exposure