Head of Risk

- Lead the Risk Management and Control team responsible for credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk and related control functions across multiple asset classes.
- Define, review and govern leverage limits, concentration thresholds, margin parameters, collateral frameworks and forced liquidation standards.
- Lead risk assessments, stress testing, scenario analysis, limit breach management and major incident response activities.
- Develop and continuously enhance the firm's overall risk management framework, methodologies and assessment capabilities.
- Drive the design and governance of risk dashboards, risk systems, margin platforms and control requirements relating to significant system enhancements and UAT processes.
- Establish and manage risk appetite, key risk indicators, escalation criteria and risk reporting frameworks.
- Partner with senior management and governance committees to report key risks, stress testing outcomes, limit breaches and emerging risk matters.
- Oversee third-party and vendor risk assessment frameworks and ongoing monitoring activities.
- Build organizational capability through recruitment, coaching, performance management and team development.

Employee Benefits:
Social insurance and statutory benefits in accordance with Japanese law. Additional benefits are available and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Business or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience within capital markets, including at least 5 years of leadership experience within risk management or related control functions.
- Deep understanding of equities, derivatives, funds, financing activities and market liquidity.
- Strong expertise across credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, margin management, leverage controls, stress testing and liquidation frameworks.
- Experience with risk management systems, dashboard development, margin-related platforms, UAT governance and system implementation initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, risk governance frameworks and third-party/vendor risk management.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, commercial judgement, risk awareness and the ability to operate independently.
- Proven success in team leadership, organizational development and talent management.
- Fluent Japanese and business level English