Risk Manager- Asset Management firm

Executive Access; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Access in Hong Kong is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee risk management activities for the Hong Kong perimeter, reporting directly to the Head of Risk Hong Kong. The role covers fund and portfolio risk supervision, investment compliance monitoring, product and instrument reviews, and cross-functional support for stakeholders and clients.

You will interpret regulations, monitor rules across funds, assess new products from a risk standpoint, and lead risk review sessions with Investment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, CS, or a quantitative field.
• 4–6 years of experience in risk management or related area within financial services.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, client mandates, prospectuses, and contractual investment limits.
• Oversee daily risk/compliance monitoring across funds and portfolios; detect breaches and coordinate timely resolution.
• Review and confirm the accuracy and efficiency of rules embedded in monitoring systems.
• Lead ongoing risk review sessions with Investment and Risk teams.
• Prepare regular portfolio reviews covering risk, liquidity, and exposures.
• Design and improve monitoring tools, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics/Computer Science or other quantitative field

Job description

Our client is a leading European Asset Manager, they are seeking for a Risk Manager to join them. The role will oversee risk management activities for the Hong Kong perimeter, reporting directly to the Head of Risk Hong Kong. The role encompasses fund and portfolio risk supervision, investment compliance monitoring, product and instrument reviews, and cross-functional support for stakeholders and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, client mandates, prospectuses, and contractual investment limits.
• Carry out daily oversight of compliance rules across funds and portfolios; detect breaches and coordinate timely resolution.
• Review and confirm the accuracy and efficiency of rules embedded in monitoring systems.
• Handle escalation and derogation processes, ensuring sensitive matters are raised to supervisors.
• Assess new products, prospectus changes, and financial instruments from a risk standpoint.
• Track a wide range of risks including regulatory, contractual, market, liquidity, credit, counterparty, valuation, commercial, reputational, and operational.
• Build a strong grasp of investment strategies and portfolio risk profiles.
• Monitor and evaluate usage of risk budgets across market, liquidity, and credit exposures.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of unusual risk events and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and deliver regular portfolio reviews covering performance, market risk mapping, liquidity, liabilities, and operational exposures.
• Lead ongoing risk review sessions with Investment and Risk teams.
• Contribute to the calibration and adjustment of risk limits aligned with investment processes.
• Produce performance attribution reports to explain drivers of fund and account results.
• Support risk-related projects across functions, focusing on processes, tools, and measurement frameworks.
• Design and improve monitoring tools, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
• Represent Risk Management activities in client meetings, tenders, and audits.
• Provide assistance to supervisors on ad hoc tasks within the Risk function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another quantitative field
• 4–6 years of experience in risk management or a related area within financial services
• Understanding of asset management businesses and products is preferred
• Knowledge of Product Governance and onboarding is an advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute as a team player
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to non-technical audiences
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment