Risk Analyst (Financial Service Operations)

About the Firm
Our client is a rapidly growing investment management firm established by a team of experienced professionals from leading global financial institutions. Since launching operations in the early 2020s, the firm has built a strong track record of absolute and risk-adjusted returns.

The firm partners with a well-established listed financial services group in Hong Kong and serves a sophisticated global client base, including institutional investors, pension funds, private banks, and family offices. It has received industry recognition and multiple award nominations for performance in recent years.

The investment approach combines quantitative techniques with discretionary judgment, primarily focused on equity markets across Asia and Europe, with potential expansion into other regions. The firm emphasizes high standards of performance, client service, and professional excellence.

Role Overview
Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to hire a Risk Officer to join its risk function. This role will work closely with the investment team, focusing on both investment and operational risk oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the firm’s risk management framework in line with internal policies

• Conduct daily monitoring of trading activity and investment risk limits (pre- and post-trade)

• Investigate and resolve risk limit breaches

• Support regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., short positions and other disclosures)

• Implement and review risk limits within portfolio and order management systems

• Monitor risk consistency across funds and managed accounts, including metrics such as VaR

• Oversee counterparty risk and contribute to internal credit risk monitoring tools

• Assist with periodic and ad hoc risk reviews, including execution quality and service provider due diligence

• Monitor performance and ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., GIPS)

• Contribute to risk reporting and provide insights to internal committees

• Support operational risk assessments and promote a strong risk culture across the firm

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in asset management, investment consulting, or financial markets, with exposure to risk or analytics

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline (or currently pursuing)

• Actuarial background is a plus

• Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

• Strong numerical and analytical skills; knowledge of statistics is advantageous

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

Profile

• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

• Proactive, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Organized, efficient, and able to work both independently and within a team

• Adaptable and client-focused mindset

Ideal Backgrounds

• Actuarial students or candidates with strong quantitative skills interested in investments

• Early-career professionals in investment roles seeking a risk-focused path while remaining close to portfolio activity