Risk Specialist, Global Markets Investment

Industrial Bank Co., Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to monitor real-time risk exposure and perform quantitative analysis on trading portfolios. You will help develop VaR models, conduct stress testing, and prepare detailed risk reports for management.

The role collaborates with front office, IT, and compliance teams to optimize risk processes and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards. Strong Chinese report-writing and English fluency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Econometrics, FinTech, or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in market risk management, preferably in banking or financial institutions.
• Strong proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Excel).
• Excellent report-writing skills in Chinese; fluency in English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time market risk exposure and conduct quantitative analysis on trading portfolios.
• Develop and validate risk models (e.g., VaR, stress testing) to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed risk reports for management, including dashboards and ad-hoc analysis.
• Collaborate with front office, IT, and compliance teams to optimize risk management processes.
• Ensure adherence to internal risk policies and external regulatory standards; assist in updating risk frameworks.

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

Quantitative analysis

Data visualization

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Quantitative Finance/Financial Engineering/Statistics

Tools

MUREX

Bloomberg

Job description

Responsible for market risk monitoring, data analysis, and compliance support under the Risk Management Division, Global Markets Investment.

Responsibilities:
- Monitor real-time market risk exposure and conduct quantitative analysis on trading portfolios.
- Develop and validate risk models (e.g., VaR, stress testing) to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Prepare detailed risk reports for management, including daily/weekly/monthly risk dashboards and ad-hoc analysis.
- Collaborate with front office, IT, and compliance teams to optimize risk management processes.
- Ensure adherence to internal risk policies and external regulatory standards; assist in updating risk frameworks.
- Utilise tools like MUREX for risk data extraction, scenario simulation, and system optimization.

Requirements:
- Master's/Bachelor's degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Econometrics, FinTech, or other related fields.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in market risk management, preferably in banking or financial institutions.
- Strong proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Excel).
- Excellent report-writing skills in Chinese; fluency in English is preferred.
- Familiarity with risk management systems (e.g., MUREX, Bloomberg) is a strong advantage.
- Ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Established in August 1988 and headquartered in Fuzhou city in Fujian Province, Industrial Bank was the first among all banks in Mainland China to receive a financial license allowing our Financial Markets team to actively participate in the financial market businesses. The Hong Kong Branch adopts its overall strategies, goals and business philosophy of “Dedicated Service, Together We Grow”, equips itself with professional teams and advanced management systems, and generates synergies from a diverse portfolio of businesses. With Hong Kong as the core hub, we would gradually develop our international financial businesses and strive to utilize our advantages in the offshore financial market.

To expand our business in Hong Kong, we are now inviting high caliber candidates to apply for the following position.