Description

Your new company

We are supporting a global insurer in the search for a Head of Risk, responsible for both Financial Risk and Enterprise Risk.

Your new role

• Financial & Insurance Risk Oversight Provide 2LOD oversight and challenge across capital, solvency, insurance, liquidity, market and investment risks, including pricing and underwriting.
• ORSA & Stress Testing Leadership Lead independent validation of ORSA assumptions, methodology, outputs, and governance, including oversight of stress and scenario testing.
• Enterprise Risk Management Framework Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance risk management and risk appetite frameworks, ensuring effective identification, escalation, and reporting of risks.
• Governance, Committee & Board Engagement Deliver high-quality risk insights and reporting to Senior Leadership, Enterprise Risk Committees, Board Risk Committee, and APAC forums.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Risk Culture Build strong partnerships with Finance, Actuarial, APAC, and Group teams while uplifting risk culture, education, and risk capability across the business.

What you'll need to succeed

• Senior Financial / Insurance Risk Experience Proven experience in 1LOD or 2LOD risk roles within insurance or financial services, covering capital, solvency, and financial risk.
• Deep Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of HK Risk-Based Capital (RBC) regime, ORSA, insurance and financial risk management frameworks.
• Professional Qualifications Advanced qualifications such as CFA, CPA, SOA, MIRM or equivalent; postgraduate degree preferred.
• Executive-level Communication Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and communicate effectively with senior management, Boards, and regulators.
• Leadership & Culture Builder Track record of leading high-performing teams and driving strong risk culture through education, challenge, and collaboration.

What you'll get in return

Successful candidate will be offered a monthly salary ranging from HKD 100,000 to 120,000 depending on your interview performance and level of experience;

People-orientated and leadership exposure;

A great career advancement opportunity with a stable international insurer in Hong Kong;

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role or would like to consult about other professional career opportunities within the insurance industry, please send your CV in Microsoft Word format to winifred.tsang@hays.com.hk