Head, Market Risk, Asset Management recruitment

Reporting directly to the Global Head, you will be responsible for formulating risk policies, determining methodologies and setting limits across key business areas including Alternative and Quantitative Investments, Equities, Fixed Income, Real Estate and Fund Services. Leading a dynamic team, you will develop the risk control framework, ensuring adherence to the global asset management business and best international practice. You will provide accurate management information to senior management as to client positions and investment performance across Asia Pacific. Furthermore, you will liaise with external auditors and regulators.

The successful candidate will possess a first-rate academic background and at least 12-14 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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