Team lead - OTC derivative Risk

Your new company

A leading international financial institution with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific is expanding its Market Risk function. This FI offers a well-established risk management platform, exposure to complex OTC derivatives products, and an opportunity to lead a team supporting regional trading businesses. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, strong governance framework, and commitment to risk excellence.

Your new role
As Team Lead, Product Risk (OTC Derivatives), you will oversee the market risk management framework for derivative trading activities and provide independent risk oversight across key business lines.
Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a team of Product Risk professionals covering OTC derivatives portfolios
• Provide independent market risk oversight across Rates, FX, Credit and Structured Products businesses
• Review and challenge risk exposures, valuation assumptions, stress testing and limit utilisation
• Monitor trading activities and investigate material risk movements and P&L drivers
• Partner closely with Trading, Finance, Model Risk and Risk Analytics teams on new product approvals and risk framework enhancements
• Prepare risk reports and present key risk insights to senior management and risk committees
• Drive regulatory initiatives, governance improvements and risk control enhancements
• Support the implementation of strategic risk projects, system upgrades and process optimisation initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years of Market Risk or Product Control experience within banking or financial institutions
• Strong knowledge of OTC derivatives products across Rates, FX, Credit and/or Equity Derivatives
• Previous team management or leadership experience preferred
• Solid understanding of VaR, stress testing, sensitivities and market risk management methodologies
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge Front Office constructively
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Professional qualifications such as FRM or CFA would be advantageous
• Fluent English required; Cantonese and/or Mandarin would be a plus

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Rowina Lo at [email protected] for a confidential discussion on your career.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position within Risk & Compliance, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.