Assistant Vice President, Risk Management

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to act as the primary point of contact for audits, regulatory inquiries, and examinations across market, interest rate, liquidity, operational, technology and climate risks. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to assemble documentation and respond to information requests.

The role requires at least eight years of bank risk management experience, strong regulator engagement, and solid knowledge of banking practices and

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Risk Management, Finance or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years of risk management experience in banks.
• Solid and hands-on experience in engaging with regulators.
• Good understanding of risk management, banking practices and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge in market, interest rate, liquidity, operational, technology and climate risks is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent with problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contract for the division in relation to audits, compliance reviews and regulator inquiries and examinations across multiple risk domains.
• Liaise with cross-functional divisions to obtain supporting documentation and feedback.
• Review materials provided by units and prepare response for department heads and Head of Risks.
• Track progress of audits, compliance reviews and regulator examinations and follow up on outstanding items to meet timelines.
• Monitor progress of remedial actions to ensure timely completion.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments to support regulatory reviews and submissions.
• Undertake projects and initiatives assigned by the Head of Risks.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Communications

Project management

Bilingual EN/CN

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Risk Management

Degree in Finance

Bachelor's in Business

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contract for the division in relation to internal and external audits, compliance reviews and regulator inquiries and examinations, covering market, interest rate, liquidity, operational, technology and climate risks.
• Liaise with cross-functional divisions/departments to obtain supporting documentation and feedback in response to information requests.
• Review appropriateness of materials provided by various units and prepare response to information requests for review by the department heads and Head of Risks.
• Track the progress of internal and external audits and compliance review, as well as regulator examinations and inquiries, and follow-up promptly on outstanding items to ensure completion within the agreed timeline.
• Monitor the progress of committed remedial actions and enhancements to ensure their timely completion.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments to support regulatory reviews and submissions.
• Undertake projects and initiatives assigned by the Head of Risks.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Risk Management, Finance, Business or related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years of relevant risk management experience in banks
• Solid and hands-on experience in engaging with regulators
• Good understanding of risk management, banking practices and regulatory requirements. Knowledge in market, interest rate, liquidity, operational, technology and climate risks is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, proactive, independent with problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills and attention to details
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with candidate's background. If you look for a friendly and harmonious working environment with steady career progression, here is the right opportunity for you.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants who are not contacted within8 weeksmay consider their application unsuccessful. Applications may be retained for24 monthsfor consideration of other suitable openings.

All personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes strictly in accordance with the Bank's personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request by contacting our Personal Data Compliance Officer.