Business Risk Manager -7-Month Contract, Maternity Cover

Our client, a leading global asset manager with Asia at its core, is looking for a seasoned Business Risk Manager to cover a maternity leave. This is a rare chance to sit at the heart of a regional risk function, work directly alongside the Chief Risk Officer, and keep a high-profile agenda moving.

The role

You’ll be a key member of the Risk, Compliance & Legal (RCL) Senior Leadership Team, keeping strategy, governance and business management running without missing a beat. Part chief of staff, part programme lead, part trusted advisor, you’ll be the person who makes sure the right things reach the right people at the right time.

What you’ll do

Strategic leadership and execution

1. Partner with the CRO and RCL SLT to shape and deliver key priorities, plans and KPIs aligned to the firm’s organisational goals
2. Lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen risk governance, operational resilience and business performance
3. Spot opportunities for transformation, analytics and process efficiencies, and turn them into action
4. Drive open forums and dialogue across the function, owning RCL’s internal communications

Operations and governance

1. Run the SLT governance rhythm: agendas, materials, action tracking and follow-through
2. Coordinate Board papers and executive communications
3. Make sure material issues and decisions are escalated to the CRO and SLT in good time
4. Deliver ad-hoc projects on behalf of the CRO and SLT
5. Represent RCL at committees, project forums and cross-functional meetings

What you bring

1. 10+ years in similar or a blend of relevant roles
2. 5+ years in asset management (highly desirable)
3. A proactive, delivery-focused and consultative style
4. A proven record of leading projects and functional initiatives to completion
5. Sharp instincts for anticipating issues and handling them with confidence
6. Experience driving cross-functional and cross-business-unit projects with competing priorities
7. Diplomacy and openness in resolving conflict
8. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across the organisation

Why this role

1. Direct exposure to the CRO and senior leadership
2. Visibility across the entire risk, compliance and legal function
3. A high-impact assignment with a clear start and end, ideal for experienced contractors and interim professionals

Interested?

Interested candidates please share your updated resume with me at [email protected]