Head of Risk

Job Purposes:

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with regional stakeholders, this role is responsible for overseeing all risk management, compliance and legal matters of the company, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements, while promoting a strong governance and compliance culture.

Job Description:

Risk

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework in line with regulatory and internal standards
• Establish risk reporting processes, thresholds and monitoring mechanisms
• Identify, assess and monitor key risks across the organization
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective risk governance
• Provide regular and ad-hoc risk reporting to senior management and regulators
• Deliver risk-related training and promote risk awareness across the business

Compliance

• Oversee the development and implementation of compliance policies and monitoring programs
• Ensure timely identification, escalation and resolution of compliance issues
• Lead AML/CFT efforts, including monitoring, reporting and liaison with regulators
• Oversee anti-bribery and corruption compliance in accordance with local regulations and internal policies
• Foster a strong compliance culture across the organization

Legal

• Provide legal advice and support to business functions
• Review and manage contracts, agreements and legal documentation
• Support internal committees and investment-related activities from a legal perspective

Governance & Leadership

• Prepare and submit regulatory and internal compliance reports
• Support internal audit and review processes, ensuring timely follow-up on action items
• Participate in key governance committees and support board-level reporting
• Collaborate closely with regional teams on compliance-related matters
• Lead and develop the Risk, Compliance and Legal team

Who are we looking for:

• At least 10 years’ experience in Risk Legal and Compliance function in financial sector.
• University degree in Law, Auditing, Finance. Lawyer Practicing Certificate is a must
• Proven experience in developing and implementing in Risk, Compliance & Legal functions.
• A strong team leader with a desire to work collaboratively, committed to knowledgesharing and transparency.
• Effective communicator with excellent English skills. Highly organised and thorough with strong attention to details.
• Work experience in multinational organisations especially financial groups is highly recommended.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, balanced and independent judgment, law interpretation and implementation skill.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV to the consultant in charge:

Ms. Linh Pham

E-mail: linh.pham@ev-search.com

All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.