Risk Manger, Global Proprietary Trading, Multi Asset Hedge Fund

King Deux Search & Consulting Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,800,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

King Deux Search & Consulting Limited seeks an experienced Risk Manager for global proprietary trading across multi-asset hedges. You will lead a high‑impact risk function, defining risk appetite, approving limits, and guiding strategic expansion with regulatory oversight.

Ideal candidates combine front‑office insight with quantitative modeling, AI‑driven analytics, and strong leadership to scale a global team while ensuring disciplined risk controls and effective board communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in markets/trading risk with leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience setting and enforcing live trading book limits, VaR and Expected Shortfall.
• Front-office mindset with strong market dynamics understanding.
• Experience navigating multi-jurisdictional risk and regulators (SFC).
• Strong risk modeling skills; familiarity with AI in risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics; CFA/FRM/PRM preferred.
• Fluent English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Risk Governance: build and maintain global risk appetite framework.
• Capital & product oversight: approve trading limits and new strategies.
• Team & leadership: scale and mentor a global risk team.
• Strategic partnering: advise senior leadership on expansion & capital.
• Regulatory relations: interface with SFC and other bodies.
• Quantitative risk: design VaR, ES, stress tests and scenarios.
• Tech & AI: push AI-enabled risk monitoring and reporting.
• Independent board oversight: challenge decisions at board level.

Skills

5+ years in markets/trading risk

leadership experience

Front‑Office mindset

Global & regulatory expertise

quantitative & tech skills

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics

CFA

FRM

PRM

Tools

VaR

Expected Shortfall

stress testing

scenario analysis

AI in risk management

Job description

Risk Manger, Global Proprietary Trading, Multi Asset Hedge Fund

Strategic Risk Governance: Establish and maintain the global risk appetite framework; advise the Board and C-suite on risk exposure across all regions and asset classes.

Capital & Product Oversight: Review and approve trading limits, new investment strategies, and product launches to ensure robust pre-trade risk controls.

Team & Leadership Building: Scale and mentor a high-performing global risk management team across regional offices to support rapid business expansion.

Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior leadership on global expansion, capital allocation, and key strategic initiatives.

Regulatory Relations: Act as the chief risk liaison for the Hong Kong SFC and other international regulatory bodies.

Quantitative Risk Frameworks: Design and refine advanced risk metrics, including VaR, Expected Shortfall, stress testing, and scenario analysis.

Tech & AI Innovation: Champion AI-driven and automated solutions to modernize risk monitoring, analytics, and reporting.

Risk Enforcement: Maintain absolute authority to pause, adjust, or enforce trading activities during limit breaches or policy violations.

Independent Board Oversight: Offer constructive challenge to strategic decisions as the risk voice at Board and Executive Committee meetings.

What you will need to succeed

Proven Track Record: 5+ years in markets/trading risk with leadership experience; ambitious Senior Managers/Deputies looking to step into their first Head of Risk role are strongly encouraged.

Direct Market Risk Exposure: Hands‑on experience setting and enforcing live trading book limits, VaR, and Expected Shortfall frameworks.

Front‑Office Mindset: Strong grasp of market dynamics; background in trading or front‑office functions is preferred over purely control‑focused roles.

Global & Regulatory Expertise: Experience navigating multi‑jurisdictional risk and interacting with international regulators (specifically the SFC).

Quantitative & Tech Skills: Solid proficiency in risk modeling and familiarity with AI applications in risk management.

Professional Credentials: CFA, FRM, or PRM designations preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline required.

Communication & Languages: Exceptional communication skills in English, paired with fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin.