Risk Control Manager – Fund Management

China Horizon Asset Management Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

China Horizon Asset Management Limited seeks a seasoned professional to join its Fund Management team to oversee investment and portfolio risk monitoring, governance risk, and regulatory compliance across cross-border activities serving global clients.

The role requires extensive experience in quantitative trading architectures and model risk management, with strong Python data skills and familiarity with commodity futures markets, especially China, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree holders or above in Business, Finance or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years in quantitative trading architectures and model risk management.
• Familiar with Python/related IT tools for Risk Modeling and risk management processes.
• Deep understanding of global commodity futures markets, especially Chinese futures, with experience collaborating with mainland futures companies.
• Strong data analysis capabilities and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication with technology/engineering teams and translating risk logic into technical specs.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Monitor portfolio risk parameters daily (Market, Credit, Liquidity).
• Ensure fund managers operate within mandate limits and prospectus constraints.
• Perform stress testing and scenario analyses to assess resilience.
• Leverage big data analytics for risk identification and modeling.
• Maintain Risk Management Framework, Risk Register and KRIs.
• Oversee front-to-back processes to prevent trade errors and operational failures.
• Oversee New Product Approval process for new fund strategies.
• Collaborate with Compliance on regulatory rules.

Skills

Quantitative risk

Python

Data analytics

Risk modeling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

China Horizon Asset Management Limited is seeking a talented candidate to join the Fund Management team. The role focuses on investment and portfolio risk monitoring, operational and governance risk management, and regulatory compliance within a cross-border asset management institution serving global Chinese high-networth clients, family offices, and institutional investors.

We are licensed as a licensed corporation by the SFC to carry out Type 4 (advising on securities) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities pursuant to the SFO.

At this time, we are looking for a talented candidate to join our Fund Management team.

Responsibilities:

Monitor portfolio risk parameters daily, including Market Risk (Value at Risk / VaR, tracking error, exposure limits), Credit Risk (counterparty exposure, rating downgrades), and Liquidity Risk.

Ensure fund managers operate strictly within defined mandate limits, prospectus constraints, and regulatory leverage rules.

Conduct routine and ad‑hoc stress testing and scenario analyses to assess portfolio resilience against extreme market movements.

Leverage big data analytics on large-scale market data to identify potential risks and support quantitative risk modeling.

Operational & Governance Risk Management:

Maintain and update the firm’s Risk Management Framework, Risk Register, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)

Review front-to-back operational processes (trade execution, valuation, fund administration, settlements) to prevent trade errors or operational failures.

Oversee the New Product Approval (NPA) process to evaluate the risk profile and operational readiness for launching new fund strategies.

Regulatory Compliance & Internal Controls:

Work alongside the Compliance team to ensure adherence to relevant local and offshore regulatory rules (e.g., SFC Fund Manager Code of Conduct, AML/CTF rules)

Requirements:

Degree holders or above in Business, Finance or related fields.

Minimum 8 years in quantitative trading architectures and model risk management.

Familiar with Python/related IT tool for Risk Modeling and whole risk management process. Able to thrive in a fast‑paced team environment and crisis response agility

An in-depth understanding of global commodity futures markets, with specific expertise in the Chinese futures market and practical experience collaborating with mainland futures companies.

Exceptional data analysis capabilities, proficient in processing and analyzing massive market data. Analytical, detailed-oriented, and able to work independently.

Demonstrated ability to communicate deeply with technology/engineering teams; capable of translating risk control business logic into detailed technical specifications (e.g., PRDs) for system implementation, maintaining high familiarity with technical lifecycles.

Fluent in both spoken and written English, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)

Immediately available is preferred

All applications received will be used strictly for selection purposes only.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong?
• What is your highest level of education?
• Do you have Data Risk Management experience?