Risk Manager

Role Overview

The Risk Manager at Onyx Capital APAC is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the organization's investment, operational, and regulatory activities. This role ensures the firm operates within defined risk appetite levels while supporting strategic decision-making and safeguarding financial and reputational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Risk Identification & Assessment

• Identify key financial, market, credit, operational, and regulatory risks across the business.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and scenario analyses to evaluate potential impacts.

2. Risk Framework & Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

3. Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor risk exposure against established limits and appetite.
• Produce regular risk reports for senior management and stakeholders, highlighting key issues and mitigation actions.

4. Investment & Trading Risk Oversight

• Partner with trading and investment teams to assess risks associated with portfolios and transactions.
• Provide independent challenge on risk-taking activities and strategy decisions.

5. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
• Liaise with compliance and audit teams to support regulatory reviews and audits.

6. Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis

• Design and execute stress testing models to assess resilience under adverse market conditions.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on analysis outcomes.

7. Incident Management

• Investigate risk incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain risk incident logs and ensure lessons learned are embedded.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Enhance risk processes, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote a strong risk-aware culture across the organization.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in risk management within financial services, ideally in capital markets, trading, or investment firms.
• Strong understanding of market, credit, and operational risks.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA requirements, EU/UK financial regulation).
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in risk modelling or data analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA are desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
• Attention to detail and problem-solving
• Strong judgement and independence
• Proactive and forward-looking mindset
• High integrity and accountability