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
- Act as the Chief Risk Officer for the Hong Kong entity, leading the firms risk management function.
- Establish and maintain the firms risk management framework, policies, and controls.
- Oversee market, credit, and liquidity risks across asset classes (equities, fixed income, indices, derivatives).
- Lead stress testing and scenario analysis to assess potential risk exposures.
- Monitor and manage risks across financial instruments, including derivatives.
- Provide risk insights and report key exposures to senior management.
- Ensure regulatory compliance from a risk management perspective.
- Build, lead, and develop the risk management team.
Requirements
- Degree from a reputable university.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in risk management within the financial services industry.
- Strong expertise in financial instruments, including derivatives, with a solid understanding of associated risks.
- In-depth knowledge of the asset management business.
- Familiarity with Hong Kong regulatory frameworks, including SFC requirements and licensing obligations under the SFO, is advantageous.
- Experience dealing with HKMA or SFC examinations/inspections is a plus.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM would be a strong plus.
- Prior experience at a well-established asset management firm is preferred.
- Proficiency in both English and Mandarin.