Risk VP (Trading) - Leading Digital Assets Group

Tokalent; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokalent is seeking a Risk VP (Trading) to lead market, credit and liquidity risk for a leading digital assets group in a fast-paced environment. You will develop risk systems, design quantitative models, and work with trading teams to integrate risk considerations into investment decisions.

Proficiency in Python and on-chain data analysis will be essential, with a strong background in finance or crypto risk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in risk management within finance or crypto.
• Knowledge of market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk.
• Bachelor’s or higher in a technical/quantitative discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; Python proficiency.
• Experience with on-chain data and risk analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a market/credit/liquidity risk management system.
• Design quantitative models and policies for digital asset risk.
• Collaborate with the trading team to integrate risk practices into decisions.
• Conduct risk assessments and scenario analyses for digital asset markets.
• Develop advanced risk analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory developments, and risk practices.

Skills

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative/technical field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About the job Risk VP (Trading) - Leading Digital Assets Group

Company

- Our client is a global leading digital assets group

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a market/credit/liquidity risk management system, and actively participate in the formulation of rules and processes related to market/credit/liquidity risk.
• Design and implement innovative quantitative strategies, models, and policies for market / credit risk management, focusing on identifying, measuring, and managing market-related risks such as interest rate, currency, equity, and commodity risks, while considering the unique aspects of digital assets, including volatility, liquidity, and regulatory factors.
• Collaborate closely with the trading team to integrate risk management practices into the decision-making process, aligning with the fund's risk appetite and investment objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and scenario analyses tailored to digital asset markets, evaluating the potential impact of market, regulatory, and technological changes on the portfolio.
• Develop and oversee advanced risk analytics and modeling techniques specific to digital assets, enhancing risk measurement and reporting capabilities.
• Stay up to date with digital asset market trends, regulatory developments, and risk management best practices to continuously refine our risk management framework.
• Utilize on-chain information to enable data-driven decision-making and enhance risk management practices.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of systems to calculate risk metrics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in risk management or a related field within the finance/crypto industry.
• Knowledge of or experience in market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk.
• Knowledge of financial products and crypto products.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical or quantitative discipline, with an advanced degree is preferred.
• Detail-oriented, strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Python coding is required.