Manager, Risk

Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank Berhad Hong Kong Branch is seeking a Risk Management professional to assist the Head of Risk with oversight of operational, market and liquidity risk, and credit portfolio management at the HK branch. The role involves maintaining risk frameworks, implementing internal controls, performing risk reviews, and reporting risk metrics.

Strong analytical and bilingual communication in English and Chinese are required, with 5+ years in banking risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Statistics or related discipline.
• FRM/CFA qualifications are an advantage.
• ECF qualifications in Banking Practitioners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance the risk management framework, policies, and procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement internal controls to minimize risk in line with regulations.
• Conduct operational risk reviews and provide actionable recommendations to improve controls.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Bilingual ENG/CHN

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ related field

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

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.

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