Senior Risk Management Professional (Investment Risk)

About the Client

Our client is one of the largest Asia-based asset managers, with assets under management exceeding USD 500 billion.

Job Summary:

Lead risk as CRO for a top Asia-based asset manager (>USD 500bn AUM), overseeing frameworks, derivatives risk, and advising senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Act as the Chief Risk Officer for the Hong Kong entity, leading the firm’s risk management function.
2. Establish and maintain the firm’s risk management framework, policies, and controls.
3. Oversee market, credit, and liquidity risks across asset classes (equities, fixed income, indices, derivatives).
4. Lead stress testing and scenario analysis to assess potential risk exposures.
5. Monitor and manage risks across financial instruments, including derivatives.
6. Provide risk insights and report key exposures to senior management.
7. Ensure regulatory compliance from a risk management perspective.
8. Build, lead, and develop the risk management team.

Requirements

1. Degree from a reputable university.
2. Minimum 10 years of experience in risk management within the financial services industry.
3. Strong expertise in financial instruments, including derivatives, with a solid understanding of associated risks.
4. In-depth knowledge of the asset management business.
5. Familiarity with Hong Kong regulatory frameworks, including SFC requirements and licensing obligations under the SFO, is advantageous.
6. Experience dealing with HKMA or SFC examinations/inspections is a plus.
7. Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM would be a strong plus.
8. Prior experience at a well-established asset management firm is preferred.
9. Proficiency in both English and Mandarin.