Description

A high-performing and fast-growing Hedge Fund is seeking a Risk Manager to join its Hong Kong-based team.

The firm was established by senior industry professionals and has built a strong institutional client base, including global financial institutions, pensions, endowments and family offices. The investment platform focuses on equity strategies across Asia and Europe, operating within a disciplined quantitative framework combined with discretionary judgement.

This is a key hire within the Risk function, offering meaningful exposure to the Investment team and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain and enhance the firm's Risk Management framework
2. Oversee day-to-day Risk team functions
3. Advise on appropriate investment risk limits across strategies
4. Supervise daily pre- and post-trade risk monitoring, including breach investigations and resolution
5. Implement and review risk limits within OMS/PMS systems
6. Monitor portfolio risk consistency (including VaR) across funds and mandates
7. Oversee counterparty risk monitoring and credit exposure
8. Conduct periodic and ad-hoc risk reviews (e.g., best execution, TCA, service provider due diligence)
9. Produce Risk Committee reports with clear insights and recommendations
10. Oversee regulatory reporting (including short selling where applicable)
11. Conduct operational risk reviews
12. Represent the firm professionally in both internal and external communications

Requirements

1. 7+ years' experience in asset management, investment consulting, or securities industry
2. Strong background in investment risk and analytics
3. Solid understanding of risk frameworks, methodologies and controls
4. Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related discipline
5. CFA / FRM / actuarial training advantageous
6. Strong Excel and numerical capabilities
7. Excellent written and spoken English

Profile

1. High attention to detail
2. Strong commercial judgement
3. Confident stakeholder engagement skills
4. Self-driven and comfortable operating in a performance-oriented environment
5. High ethical standards and professional maturity
6. This is an opportunity to join a respected and expanding platform with institutional credibility and long-term growth ambitions.