Executive Risk Leader: Strategy, Resilience & Compliance

iHRnet Solutions; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

iHRnet Solutions is seeking a senior CRO for a high-impact banking institution in Hong Kong. The role offers executive-level visibility and influence over risk decisions across credit, market, operational risk and regulatory compliance.

You will design governance, monitor risk appetite, lead risk reporting to the Board, and coordinate audits while ensuring capital planning and liquidity management align with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of banking/finance experience, including 8+ years in senior risk leadership.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, credit approval, compliance guidelines, and HKMA regulations.
• Proven ability to manage regulatory risk, operational processes, and strategic planning.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English and Chinese; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bank’s overall risk management strategy and framework.
• Oversee credit risk, operational risk, market risk, asset & liability management, and regulatory compliance.
• Design and implement risk governance processes aligned with business strategy and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor risk appetite, conduct stress testing, and maintain resilience across all activities.
• Provide strategic insights on business developments with risk implications.
• Ensure comprehensive and timely risk reporting to the Board and senior management.
• Coordinate risk-related audits, incident reviews, and internal control enhancements.
• Approve new products/services from a risk perspective and escalated key concerns as needed.
• Manage capital planning including monitoring CAR and reporting to ALCO.
• Supervise liquidity position, interest rate exposures, and market risk thresholds.
• Lead ad hoc risk initiatives and cross-departmental risk programs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

iHRnet Solutions is seeking a senior CRO for a high-impact banking institution in Hong Kong. The role offers executive-level visibility and influence over risk decisions across credit, market, operational risk and regulatory compliance.

You will design governance, monitor risk appetite, lead risk reporting to the Board, and coordinate audits while ensuring capital planning and liquidity management align with strategic objectives.