Head of Risk (Buy Side)

Be Myjob Company Limited
HK
On-site

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall risk management framework for investment portfolios, including review of fund performance analytics, performance attribution, and ex-post risk assessments for both active and passive investment strategies. Ensure findings are translated into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Oversee the preparation and validation of key risk reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, on-time delivery, and full compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
  • Drive end-to-end identification, assessment, and continuous monitoring of key investment risks, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations, industry best practices, and internal governance policies.
  • Develop and continuously enhance the Company’s operational risk management framework by setting strategic objectives, monitoring implementation progress, and ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Establish enterprise-wide risk assessment methodologies and oversight mechanisms. Provide oversight of risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation initiatives across all business units.
  • Promote a risk-aware culture across the organization by partnering with internal stakeholders, implementing risk alert mechanisms, and ensuring timely and proactive risk communication to relevant departments.
  • Represent the Risk Management function in board meetings, committee meetings, and senior management forums. Provide expert risk guidance and strategic recommendations.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including technology enhancements and process optimization within the Risk Management function to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Build and lead a high-performing risk management team capable of managing increasingly complex business and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Master’s degree and professional qualifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) are highly preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in risk management and portfolio control within an asset management firm or financial services environment, including at least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
  • Proven experience in designing, implementing, and embedding operational risk management frameworks.
  • Strong expertise in investment risk management, including portfolio risk analytics, performance attribution, VaR modeling, stress testing, and liquidity risk assessment across multiple asset classes.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including building, mentoring, and managing high-performing risk teams.
  • In-depth understanding of Hong Kong asset management regulatory requirements and familiarity with key international regulatory regimes.
  • Strategic mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support skills, with excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

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Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

mid

Posted

4/15/2026

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