Director, Market Risk Control, Asset Management recruitment
Reporting to the Head of Risk Management APAC, you will assist in the formulation of risk policies, methodologies and setting limits across key business areas including Hedge Funds, Traditional Investments, Equities, Fixed Income, Real Estate and Fund Services. Your key responsibility will be to assist with the development of the APAC risk control framework, ensuring adherence to the global business policy and international best practices. You will evaluate quantitative and qualitative risk management methodologies for portfolio management and prepare accurate market and credit risk reporting, including VaR, counterparty exposure and liquidity risk. Furthermore, you will participate in committees to evaluate new business initiatives and work closely with internal departments to monitor operational risk.
The successful candidate will possess a first-rate academic background and at least 8-10 years' relevant market risk management experience, preferably within a global asset management business. Sell-side only experience will also be considered providing it is accompanied with a strong understanding of risks associated with the aforementioned business areas. Exposure to the Asia Pacific market is desirable. You will demonstrate a sound working knowledge of investment risk and performance analysis as well as a broader understanding of regional and global risk issues. Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English essential.
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