Credit Risk Manager - Reputable Fintech firm

Morgan McKinley; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned risk professional to lead credit risk activities and help shape the firm's risk agenda.

You will establish and continuously enhance the department's risk framework, policies, procedures, and tools to support growing securities and fintech businesses.

The role requires deep market knowledge of HK/US margin financing, strong communication in English and Chinese, and an ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or related discipline; FRM or CFA preferred
• 5–7 years of credit risk management experience within a securities/ fintech firm
• In-depth knowledge of Hong Kong and US markets for margin financing, futures and options
• Self-driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Immediate availability is preferred
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese

Responsibilities

• Establish and continuously enhance the department's risk management framework, including policies, procedures, systems and tools
• Oversee margin risk, including setting stock margin ratios, maintaining the restricted securities list, and monitoring exposures and limit utilisation
• Assess limit applications, new products and business initiatives
• Support the wealth management business through product listing standards and product risk ratings
• Deliver regular and ad hoc risk reporting to business stakeholders and senior management, and contribute to risk management projects

Skills

Credit risk management

Margin financing knowledge

Financial markets knowledge

Risk reporting

Independent / self-driven

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Degree in Risk Management/Finance/Accounting or related; FRM or CFA preferred

Job description

• Establish and continuously enhance the department's risk management framework, including policies, procedures, systems and tools
• Oversee margin risk, including setting stock margin ratios, maintaining the restricted securities list, and monitoring exposures and limit utilisation
• Assess limit applications, new products and business initiatives
• Support the wealth management business through product listing standards and product risk ratings
• Deliver regular and ad hoc risk reporting to business stakeholders and senior management, and contribute to risk management projects

Requirement:

• Degree holder in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline; FRM or CFA preferred
• 5–7 years of credit risk management experience within a securities/ fintech firm
• In-depth knowledge of Hong Kong and US markets for margin financing, futures and options, margin models, margin call and forced liquidation procedures, and limit management
• Self-driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Immediate availability is preferred
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese