CareerPlan

Head of Risk

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HKFull-time2025-09-16 → 2026-11-07

Core

Lead overall risk management strategy and framework for the Hong Kong entity, covering market, credit, operational, liquidity, and emerging risks.

Role type

Head of Risk (Leadership)

Builds

Risk management framework, daily monitoring systems, trading limits, exposure management, and stress-testing mechanisms

Domain

Financial Services / Risk Management

Required skills

Risk management strategy, regulatory compliance, trading limits design, exposure management, stress testing, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, strategic reporting

Preferred skills

FRM, CFA, English and Chinese language proficiency

Technologies

Risk monitoring systems, stress-testing tools

Responsibilities

Oversee daily risk monitoring across equities, derivatives, structured products, FX, and other instruments; Design and enforce trading limits, exposure management, and stress-testing mechanisms; Act as primary point of contact for local regulators (SFC); Provide strategic input to senior management on new business initiatives and product launches; Build, manage, and mentor the local risk team; Prepare and present regular risk reports to the Board, management committee, and regulators