Investment Risk Analyst (Financial Service Operations)

ConnectedGroup; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup in Hong Kong is seeking a Risk Officer to join its risk function. The role focuses on investment and operational risk oversight, working closely with the investment team to monitor risk and ensure adherence to internal policies.

You will conduct daily risk monitoring, support regulatory reporting, implement risk limits in portfolio and trading systems, and contribute to risk reviews and committees.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in asset management, investment consulting, or financial markets with risk or analytics exposure.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related discipline (or currently pursuing).
• Actuarial background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance risk management framework in line with internal policies.
• Daily monitoring of trading activity and investment risk limits (pre- and post-trade).
• Investigate and resolve risk limit breaches.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., short positions and other disclosures).
• Implement and review risk limits within portfolio and order management systems.
• Monitor risk across funds and managed accounts, including VaR metrics.
• Oversee counterparty risk and contribute to internal credit risk monitoring tools.
• Assist with periodic risk reviews, including execution quality and vendor due diligence.
• Monitor performance and ensure alignment with GIPS standards.
• Contribute to risk reporting and provide insights to internal committees.
• Support operational risk assessments and promote a strong risk culture.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Firm

Our client is a rapidly growing investment management firm established by a team of experienced professionals from leading global financial institutions. Since launching operations in the early 2020s, the firm has built a strong track record of absolute and risk-adjusted returns.

The firm partners with a well-established listed financial services group in Hong Kong and serves a sophisticated global client base, including institutional investors, pension funds, private banks, and family offices. It has received industry recognition and multiple award nominations for performance in recent years.

The investment approach combines quantitative techniques with discretionary judgment, primarily focused on equity markets across Asia and Europe, with potential expansion into other regions. The firm emphasizes high standards of performance, client service, and professional excellence.

Role Overview

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to hire a Risk Officer to join its risk function. This role will work closely with the investment team, focusing on both investment and operational risk oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the firm's risk management framework in line with internal policies


• Conduct daily monitoring of trading activity and investment risk limits (pre- and post-trade)


• Investigate and resolve risk limit breaches


• Support regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., short positions and other disclosures)


• Implement and review risk limits within portfolio and order management systems


• Monitor risk consistency across funds and managed accounts, including metrics such as VaR


• Oversee counterparty risk and contribute to internal credit risk monitoring tools


• Assist with periodic and ad hoc risk reviews, including execution quality and service provider due diligence


• Monitor performance and ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., GIPS)


• Contribute to risk reporting and provide insights to internal committees


• Support operational risk assessments and promote a strong risk culture across the firm

Requirements

2+ years of experience in asset management, investment consulting, or financial markets, with exposure to risk or analytics

Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline (or currently pursuing)

Actuarial background is a plus

Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

Strong numerical and analytical skills; knowledge of statistics is advantageous

Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

Profile

Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

Proactive, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

High level of integrity and professionalism

Organized, efficient, and able to work both independently and within a team

Adaptable and client-focused mindset

Ideal Backgrounds

Actuarial students or candidates with strong quantitative skills interested in investments

Early-career professionals in investment roles seeking a risk-focused path while remaining close to portfolio activity