Head of Risk | Real Estate Group | HKG

Our client is hiring a Head of Risk. In this key role, you will oversee all aspects of risk management, internal control, and compliance within the organizations business activities in Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Responsibilities: 

• Support senior management in overseeing the enterprise risk management framework and identifying potential risks across all business areas of our organization, including investment activities, property development, and operational functions.
• Design and execute a robust internal control framework to safeguard companywide assets, ensuring compliance with internal policies, as well as relevant laws and regulations.
• Work with risk owners to prepare risk reporting for the Board and senior management.
• Collaborate with the Sustainability Team on sustainability-related risks, providing related risk and control advice.
• Provide ad hoc risk and control advisory services for various teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree and relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, CRMA) are highly advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of solid professional experience in sizable companies or audit/consulting firms.
• Sound knowledge of internal controls and risk management, with prior experience in an enterprise risk management role.
• Experience in working with senior management department heads is advantageous.
• Previous working experience in ESG and Sustainability-related consulting/advisory work is a plus.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese; fluency in Putonghua.