Manager/ Senior Manager, Credit Risk
Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Apply & track with Apply EdgeAbout the ClientOur client is a rapidly expanding securities brokerage firm building out its retail business through a significant product expansion. To support this growth, they are creating multiple new headcount within their Credit Risk team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing platform at a pivotal stage and help shape the risk framework for new retail offerings. As part of the Credit Risk team, you will play a critical role in supporting the launch and ongoing risk management of new retail products, including 1) Futures 2) Options 3) Short Selling 4) US Stocks.You will be responsible for assessing, monitoring, and mitigating credit and counterparty risk arising from retail client trading activity across these products, ensuring the firm operates within its risk appetite and regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and monitor credit risk exposure from retail clients trading futures, options, short selling, and US equitiesSet and review margin requirements, collateral policies, and client credit limitsMonitor margin calls, forced liquidation, and default management processesConduct real-time and end-of-day risk monitoring across product linesDevelop and enhance credit risk models, stress testing, and scenario analysisCollaborate with trading, operations, compliance, and technology teams on new product launchesEnsure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal risk policiesPrepare risk reports and present findings to senior management and risk committeesIdentify emerging risks and recommend improvements to the credit risk frameworkRequirementsBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree or FRM/PRM/CFA a plus6+ years of experience in credit risk, market risk, or margin risk within a brokerage, securities firm, or financial institutionStrong knowledge of futures, options, short selling, or US equity productsFamiliarity with margin methodologies, collateral management, and clearing/settlement processesExperience with risk systems and toolsStrong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skillsMandarin is requiredWhat's on OfferOpportunity to build and shape a growing credit risk functionExposure to a broad range of retail products and marketsCareer progression within a rapidly expanding firmInterested parties please apply or send your resume to w.chung@gravitasgroup.com