Assistant Manager/ Manager, NPA Management, Risk

CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA is seeking a seasoned project manager to support the New Product Approval process and risk governance for new products and activities. You will collaborate with front office, organise approval meetings, and oversee risk assessments to ensure compliance with pre-launch criteria.

You will coordinate with Head Office, drive cross-functional consensus on risk mitigation, and report program status to senior management while promoting continuous improvement in the NPA framework.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in business or finance.
• PMI certification is advantageous for the role.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Good business sense and ability to align initiatives with strategy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with front office to formulate business proposals for new products & activities.
• Organize new product approval meetings and assist in managing follow-up actions.
• Oversee risk assessments and approvals for new products & activities.
• Develop project plans, deliverables, and success criteria with front office.
• Monitor post-launch requirements and ensure pre-launch criteria are met.
• Facilitate cross-functional consensus on risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Communicate initiative statuses to stakeholders and senior managers.
• Liaise with Head Office on new products & activities matters.
• Provide guidance on NPA framework and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate post-launch reviews of new products and activities.
• Assist in investigating operational and technology risk events and CSOX requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Independence / self-motivation

Mandarin Chinese (written & verbal)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field

PMI certification

Job description

Key Areas of 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


• Facilitate cross-functional consensus on approaches to mitigate project risks / solutions to address project issues


• Communicate initiative statuses to stakeholders and senior managers, identifying any risks / issues


• Liaise with Head Office on matters related to new products & business activities


• Provide guidance on NPA framework, promoting close collaboration and continuous improvement


• 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 (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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’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.