Senior Risk Analyst
"About the Role"
About This Role
Polymarket is building a U.S.-regulated exchange, and this hire sits at the center of that effort. The Senior Risk Analyst will help shape the risk management function for the U.S. Exchange business, working directly with trading, product, legal, and operations teams to build governance infrastructure suited to a fast-moving environment. This is not a role that maintains an existing playbook — it's one that builds it from the ground up. The U.S. Exchange team is small, senior, and fast-moving, with risk decisions often made in real time alongside colleagues from front-office trading backgrounds. The expectation is to operate as a trusted counterpart to business leaders rather than a checkpoint — assessing risk, escalating issues when needed, and helping the business move forward thoughtfully rather than slowing it down. As Polymarket enters regulated territory, the strength of this risk program will directly shape what the company can build, how fast it can operate, and how it's perceived by regulators and partners.
What You'll Be Doing
Build and maintain the risk governance framework for the U.S. Exchange business, including risk and control self-assessments, tolerance thresholds, incident capture, and reporting cadences.
Draft, revise, and own risk policies, procedures, and the risk register as the business grows and regulatory requirements evolve.
Partner directly with trading, product, legal, and operations teams to identify risk issues early, assess exposure, and drive resolution without waiting on formal escalation paths.
Run ongoing assessments against Polymarket's Enterprise Risk Management framework and flag gaps before they become incidents.
Hold business stakeholders accountable to defined risk processes and maintain clear ownership of risk decisions across the organization.
Translate complex risk and control concepts into plain terms for business leaders who need to make fast, informed decisions.
Monitor the regulatory and market environment relevant to U.S. exchange operations, surfacing anything that requires a policy or process response.
What We're Looking For
7+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or audit within financial services, specifically in capital markets.
Direct experience in front-office or middle-office capital markets trading, covering equities and/or equity derivatives; trading compliance and risk management roles also count.
Demonstrated experience implementing a risk management framework inside a regulated organization, rather than simply operating within one built by others.
A track record of working alongside trading or front-office business leaders to assess risk issues and propose practical solutions, not just document them.
Ability to drive decisions across product, legal, and operations teams without relying on formal authority, through subject-matter credibility and clear communication.
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and credible governance documents, policies, and risk committee materials.
Bonus Points
Experience at a broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, or regulated exchange.
Familiarity with CFTC or SEC regulatory frameworks relevant to exchange operations.
Prior experience at a startup or high-growth fintech company building processes from scratch.
Why Join Us
Competitive salary and equity
Unlimited PTO
Full health, vision, and dental coverage
401k match
Hardware setup, including a new MacBook Pro, large display, and accessories
Base salary range of $125,000 to $200,000 annually, plus equity and benefits
About Polymarket
Polymarket is at the forefront of the decentralized information and prediction market revolution, leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology to create a more transparent and efficient way to bet on real-world events. We're building a platform where users can trade on their beliefs about everything from politics to pop culture, fostering a global community driven by data and conviction. Our mission is to democratize access to information and enable price discovery in a trustless environment, fundamentally reshaping how people engage with and understand the world. Our team thrives on innovation, intellectual curiosity, and a deep-seated belief in the power of Web3 principles. We champion a culture of open collaboration, radical transparency, and continuous learning, encouraging every team member to contribute their unique perspective to solve complex challenges. We are a group of passionate builders, designers, and strategists united by a vision for a decentralized future, where markets are fair, accessible, and censorship-resistant. At Polymarket, your work directly impacts the evolution of decentralized finance and information. If you're eager to make a significant impact in the nascent but rapidly expanding blockchain space, Polymarket offers an unparalleled opportunity. Join us to contribute to a platform that empowers users, challenges traditional financial systems, and puts the power of prediction back into the hands of the people. We're looking for individuals who are not just skilled but are also true believers in the potential of crypto to create a more informed and equitable world. Come build the future with Polymarket.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Polymarket's official website and follow their application process.