Lead, Model Risk Management & Regulatory Liaison

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking a senior model risk professional to design, roll out and continuously improve an enterprise risk framework, ensuring HKMA compliance in Hong Kong. The role covers governance, validation, and regulatory liaison responsibilities across new product approvals and risk reporting.

The candidate should have 5+ years in model risk or quantitative risk, strong Python/SQL skills, and fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in model risk management or quantitative risk.
• Proficient in pricing and risk measurement for fixed income and FX.
• Hands-on Python and SQL experience; AI implementation is a plus.
• Proficient in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, rollout and continuous improvement of the model risk framework to comply with HKMA rules.
• Manage end-to-end validation for stress testing models and maintain the model risk rating system.
• Liaise on regulatory matters and validate procedures for HKMA guidelines.
• Act as a gatekeeper in new product approvals, verify risk models before launch and assess new tech impacts.
• Prepare model risk reports for senior management and drive remediation of identified issues.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics

CFA/FRM holders preferred

Job description

Leadingnation is seeking a senior model risk professional to design, roll out and continuously improve an enterprise risk framework, ensuring HKMA compliance in Hong Kong. The role covers governance, validation, and regulatory liaison responsibilities across new product approvals and risk reporting.

The candidate should have 5+ years in model risk or quantitative risk, strong Python/SQL skills, and fluency in English and Chinese.