Location: Hong Kong or Shenzhen (Flexible)

About Our Client

We are exclusively partnering with a top-tier, globally expanding multi-strategy investment fund and proprietary trading firm. Renowned for their highly agile, technology-driven trading environment, our client leverages sophisticated market-neutral strategies across global equities, commodities, FX, and fixed income to maximize risk-adjusted returns. With a formidable presence across Asian and global markets, they are at the forefront of integrating AI and next-generation technology into their core trading and risk infrastructure.

The Opportunity

This is not a standard back-office compliance role. We are seeking a highly commercial Senior Risk Director to take the reins of our client's global risk strategy. Covering both proprietary trading desks and a multi-strategy fund, you will build and oversee risk frameworks across worldwide offices from the ground up.

Whether you are currently a senior deputy ready to step into your first global "Head of Risk" seat, or a front-office trader looking to pivot into executive risk leadership, this role offers unparalleled autonomy, direct Board exposure, and the capital backing to build a world-class risk function.

What You Will Drive:

• Global Risk Strategy: Define and maintain the firm’s global risk appetite framework, providing direct, strategic guidance to the Board and executive committee on capital deployment and market expansion.

• Commercial Oversight: Act as the gatekeeper for growth. Evaluate and approve trading limits, new investment strategies, and the launch of new cross-border products and instruments.

• Front-Office Partnership: Partner seamlessly with senior leadership and portfolio managers on strategic business initiatives, balancing robust risk oversight with aggressive commercial objectives.

• Next-Gen Risk Tech: Drive the adoption of AI-enabled solutions and cutting-edge technology to modernize risk monitoring, VaR, stress testing, Expected Shortfall (ES), and portfolio risk measurement.

• Regulatory Leadership: Serve as the primary risk representative and key point of contact for the Hong Kong SFC and other global regulatory authorities.

• Team Building: Expand, mentor, and lead a high-performing global risk function across multiple international offices.

Who You Are:

• Experienced & Ambitious: 5+ years of experience in markets/trading risk. Note: Ambitious candidates acting in a senior deputy role ready for a global leadership step-up are highly encouraged to apply.

• Industry Pedigree: Proven track record in a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or global trading desk.

• Commercial Mindset: Strong understanding of market dynamics. A front-office or direct trading background is strongly preferred over a purely traditional back-office control path.

• Technical Rigor: Solid grasp of advanced risk modeling (VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis) and a strong comfort level with integrating AI into workflows.

• Qualified: Professional designations such as CFA, FRM, or PRM are highly desirable. Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

• Communicator: Fluent in English and Cantonese and/or Mandarin, with the confidence to challenge the Board and engage with regulators globally.

Why Apply?

If you are frustrated by bureaucratic tape and want to build a modern, scalable, AI-enhanced risk function for a fast-growing proprietary fund, this is your platform. You will receive highly competitive compensation, significant executive influence, and the opportunity to shape the future of a global trading powerhouse.