VP, Market Risk Management

Gravitas Recruitment Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong seeks a Vice President of Market Risk to oversee risk across our securities trading and brokerage business. You will own the market risk framework, set limits, and lead risk initiatives in coordination with senior leadership.

The role requires 8+ years in market risk within securities, strong knowledge of VaR and stress testing, and familiarity with trading platforms. You will collaborate across Technology, Trading, Operations, and Compliance to maintain

Qualifications

• 8+ years of market risk experience in securities trading or brokerage.
• Knowledge of Basel and SEC regulatory requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the market risk framework, including policies, methodologies, and governance.
• Set and monitor firm-wide and client-specific limits for equities, fixed income, options, futures, and derivatives.
• Conduct VaR analysis, stress tests, scenario modeling, and real-time risk monitoring.
• Investigate risk escalations, breaches, and ensure timely resolution with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with Technology, Trading, Operations, and Compliance to enhance risk systems and procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with market risk standards (e.g., Basel, SEC).

Skills

VaR

Stress testing

Python

SQL

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Tools

Trading platforms

Risk systems

Job description

Vice President – Market Risk, Brokerage Securities

Lead Market Risk Strategy in a Dynamic Trading Environment

We are seeking an experienced Market Risk VP to oversee and manage risk across our securities trading and brokerage business. This high-impact role offers ownership of the market risk framework, exposure to global markets, and collaboration with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the market risk framework, including policies, methodologies, and governance.
• Set and monitor firm-wide and client-specific limits for equities, fixed income, options, futures, and derivatives.
• Conduct VaR analysis, stress tests, scenario modeling, and real-time risk monitoring.
• Investigate risk escalations, breaches, and ensure timely resolution with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with Technology, Trading, Operations, and Compliance to enhance risk systems and procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with market risk standards (e.g., Basel, SEC).

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of market risk experience in securities trading or brokerage.
• Expertise in equities, fixed income, and derivatives, including risk methodologies (e.g., VaR, stress testing).
• Familiarity with trading platforms and risk systems; technical skills (Python/SQL) are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for market risk.
• Proven ability to lead and influence in a fast-paced trading environment.