We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager to join our Business Risk function within the Financial Marketing Department. Based in Hong Kong, this role is critical in supporting the implementation of sound risk management practices and ensuring regulatory and policy compliance across marketing activities. You will play a key role in enhancing risk controls, managing operational risks and addressing regulatory changes affecting financial promotions and client communication.
The successful candidate will work closely with marketing, product, legal, compliance and internal audit teams to identify, assess, and mitigate material risks. You will provide expert risk advisory, lead risk reviews, and support the governance process in alignment with enterprise-wide risk frameworks and expectations. Additionally, you will monitor key risk indicators, oversee issue remediation and support reporting to senior management and regulatory bodies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line risk advisory to the Financial Marketing Department to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Develop, maintain and implement risk control procedures relating to marketing activities across various media platforms.
- Lead marketing-related risk incident reviews, root cause analysis and action plans for remediation.
- Support internal and external audit engagements including documentation, evidence gathering and reporting.
- Establish strong communication and alignment with Legal, Compliance and Risk functions on emerging risks and regulatory updates.
- Contribute to the development and reporting of risk metrics, dashboards and trend analyses.
- Conduct regular training for marketing staff on policy updates, risk control awareness and best practices.
- Coordinate with regional teams to align risk approaches and share knowledge across jurisdictions.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, FRM, ICA) are advantageous.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in risk management, compliance, or internal audit within the financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of financial products, marketing operations and relevant regulatory frameworks such as SFC, MAS or FCA guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and manage operational, reputational and regulatory risks.
- Exceptional analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across levels and functions.
- Experience in managing cross-functional projects and driving risk-conscious culture across business units.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is a plus.
This is an excellent opportunity for seasoned professionals seeking to make a high-impact contribution in the evolving landscape of financial marketing and risk oversight. Join us in building a culture of principled performance and essential governance.
Location: Hong Kong, NA, Hong Kong
