Assistant Manager/ Manager, NPA Management, Risk

CITIC CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CITIC CLSA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead initiatives around new products and business activities in Hong Kong. You will collaborate with front office, organize approvals, and oversee risk assessments to ensure pre-launch readiness.

You will guide cross-functional teams through planning, execution, and post-launch reviews, with Mandarin preferred. The role emphasizes independent work, multi-priority management, and strong communication to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in managing projects of varying size and complexity.
• PMI certification or other relevant credentials will be an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to influence various teams across the organization and address complex issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Mandarin Chinese written and verbal communication skills will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with front office to formulate business proposals for new products & business activities.
• Organize new product approval meetings and assist in the management of follow-up actions.
• Oversee completion of risk assessments and approvals for new products & business activities.
• Work with front office to develop project plans, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Monitor implementation of new products & business activities to ensure that project deliverables satisfy pre-launch requirements stipulated by the New Product Approval Group.
• Coordinate post-launch periodic reviews of new products & business activities, as necessary.
• Familiar with Operation Risk framework and management. Assisting in the investigation of significant operational and technology risk events.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influence across teams

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance or related field

PMI certification

Job description

Key Areas of ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with front office to formulate business proposals for new products & business activitiesOrganize new product approval meetings and assist in the management of follow-up actionsOversee completion of risk assessments and approvals for new products & business activitiesWork with front office to develop project plans, deliverables, and success criteriaMonitor implementation of new products & business activities to ensure that project deliverables satisfy pre-launch requirements stipulated by the New Product Approval GroupFacilitate cross-functional consensus on approaches to mitigate project risks / solutions to address project issuesCommunicate initiative statuses to stakeholders and senior managers, identifying any risks / issuesLiaise with Head Office on matters related to new products & business activitiesProvide guidance on NPA framework, promoting close collaboration and continuous improvementCoordinate post-launch periodic reviews of new products & business activities, as necessaryFamiliar with Operation Risk framework and management . Assisting in the investigation of significant operational and technology risk events (including events with financial impact, reputational impact, or regulatory impact) etc.Assisting in preparing key risk indicator reports and relevant work of CSOX, BCP, EUC etc.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field.At least 5-8 years of experience in managing projects of varying size and complexity. PMI certification or other relevant credentials will be an advantage.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to influence various teams across the organization and address complex issues in a timely manner.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels.Strong business acumen, with a good understanding of business strategies and ability to align initiatives to broader business objectives.Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities concurrently, and meet tight deadlines.Mandarin Chinese written and verbal communication skills will be preferred.