Risk Manager (Asset Management)

About the Firm:
Our client is a fast-growing, boutique asset management firm with a strong track record of absolute and risk-adjusted performance. Founded in late 2019 by former colleagues from a major global bank, the firm began operations in early 2021 and now has a team of nearly 40 professionals.

Headquartered in Hong Kong with an office in Sydney, the firm benefits from a strategic collaboration with a listed Hong Kong financial services company. Its investor base includes elite global institutions, foundations, pension funds, private banks, and family offices.

The Role:

Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking a Risk Manager to join its Risk team. This role works closely with the Investment team and is responsible for independent oversight of both investment and operational risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance a robust risk framework aligned with firm policy.

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Risk team.

• Advise on appropriate investment risk limits for various strategies.

• Supervise pre-trade and post-trade monitoring, including breach resolution.

• Implement and review risk limits within the order management system.

• Monitor risk profile consistency (including VaR) across funds and separately managed accounts.

• Oversee counterparty risk and enhance proprietary credit monitoring tools.

• Conduct periodic and ad-hoc risk reviews (e.g., best execution, TCA, due diligence).

• Track performance across accounts and ensure GIPS compliance.

• Prepare risk reports for the Risk Committee with actionable insights.

• Handle short selling and investment-related regulatory reporting.

• Perform operational risk assessments.

• Represent the firm professionally with clients, partners, directors, and service providers.

• Foster a firm-wide culture of risk awareness.

Candidate Profile:

Experience & Education:

• 7+ years in asset management, investment consulting, or securities, focusing on investment risk and analytics.

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.

• Strong grasp of risk frameworks, methodologies, and controls.

• Actuarial training, CFA, or FRM is a plus.

• Strong numerical and statistical aptitude.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Adobe PDF).

• Native English fluency (spoken and written).

Personal Attributes:

• Client-facing presence with leadership potential.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, world-class environment (top 1-5% performance standard).

• Meticulous attention to detail and adaptable to changing priorities.

• Excellent memory and multi-tasking ability.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and reliable.

• Highest ethical standards and integrity.

• Collaborative team player with strong work ethic.

• Deep commitment to putting clients first.