Head of Risk – Asset Management

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

Job summary

ConnectedGroup, a boutique asset management firm in Hong Kong, seeks a Risk Manager/Head of Risk to oversee independent risk oversight for both investment and operational risk. The role collaborates closely with the Investment team to set risk limits and monitor performance across funds and separate accounts.

The ideal candidate brings 9+ years in asset management or related fields, a degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics, and strong Excel and numerical skills.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in asset management, investment consulting, or securities with focus on risk and analytics.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong grasp of risk frameworks, methodologies, and controls.
• Actuarial training, CFA, or FRM is a plus.
• Strong numerical and statistical aptitude.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Adobe PDF).
• Native English fluency (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance a robust risk framework aligned with firm policy.
• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the Risk team.
• Advise on appropriate investment risk limits for various strategies.
• Supervise pre‑trade and post‑trade monitoring, including breach resolution.
• Implement and review risk limits within the order management system.
• Monitor risk profile consistency (including VaR) across funds and separately managed accounts.
• Oversee counterparty risk and enhance proprietary credit monitoring tools.
• Conduct periodic and ad‑hoc risk reviews (e.g., best execution, TCA, due diligence).
• Track performance across accounts and ensure GIPS compliance.
• Prepare risk reports for the Risk Committee with actionable insights.

Skills

Risk analytics

Numerical ability

Excel proficiency

English fluency

Education

Finance/Economics/Mathematics degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ConnectedGroup, a boutique asset management firm in Hong Kong, seeks a Risk Manager/Head of Risk to oversee independent risk oversight for both investment and operational risk. The role collaborates closely with the Investment team to set risk limits and monitor performance across funds and separate accounts.

The ideal candidate brings 9+ years in asset management or related fields, a degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics, and strong Excel and numerical skills.