Manager, Risk

Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch is seeking a Risk Manager to support the Head of Risk in overseeing operational, market and liquidity risk, as well as credit portfolio management for the Hong Kong operations.

The role involves enhancing risk management frameworks, implementing controls, conducting risk reviews, and reporting risk exposures. Strong analytical skills, regulatory knowledge, and bilingual communication are essential in this fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, or a related discipline.
• FRM and/or CFA qualifications are advantageous.
• ECF Banking Practitioner qualification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of risk management experience in banking.

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance the risk management framework, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory changes.
• Develop, maintain and implement internal controls to minimize risk.
• Carry out operational risk reviews and validations across business units and propose improvements.
• Monitor risk exposures, limits, thresholds and ratios; analyze portfolios and run stress tests.
• Prepare high-quality materials for management meetings and support ad-hoc risk projects.
• Coordinate with frontline units and Head Office to ensure timely risk-control actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related

FRM

CFA

ECF Banking Practitioner

Job description

This position assists the Head of Risk in providing risk oversight, including operational risk, market and liquidity risk, and credit portfolio management for the Hong Kong Branch.

Responsibilities

• Review and recommend enhancements to the integrated risk management framework, policies, and procedures by keeping abreast of regulatory requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and implement internal controls to minimize overall risks in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Regularly perform operational risk reviews and validations for various business units; provide actionable recommendations to enhance control effectiveness.
• Oversee risk exposures, ensuring related risk limits, thresholds, and ratios are monitored and reported accurately. Identify material risks, propose mitigation strategies across market and liquidity risks, analyze portfolio performance, and perform stress testing.
• Prepare high-quality presentation materials to facilitate management meetings and execute ad-hoc projects assigned by the supervisor.
• Liaise with frontline units and Head Office in implementing risk controls, ensuring all identified issues are addressed in a timely manner.

Skills & Experience We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as FRM and/or CFA are an advantage.
• Core or Professional level qualification under the Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) for Banking Practitioners in relevant stream(s) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of risk management experience in the banking industry.
• Solid understanding of operational risk frameworks, control effectiveness, global market products, and related market risk controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of integrity.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

We appreciate your application and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding next steps.