Banking Job – Mandarin Speaking Assistant Vice President Business Risk – London – ww

Overview

As Mandarin-speaking Assistant Vice President, you will lead FI risk analysis to support governance and decision-making in a London-based role. You will work closely with Head of Department and 2LoD to monitor client portfolios, market trends, and regulatory changes, ensuring robust risk controls. You will drive the design and implementation of FI risk measures and coordinate with groups on ICAAP, ILAAP, and related risk initiatives. This role combines risk expertise with leadership in governance, delivering clear reporting to HO and stakeholders. A strong language capability in Mandarin and English and experience in banking are essential to influence risk outcomes in a global context.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work arrangement
• 1 day WFH
• competitive salary
• permanent role
• ASAP start

Responsibilities

• Understand FI clients and their business nature to monitor portfolios, market trends, regulatory updates, and internal policy changes for informed decision-making
• Support HoD in developing and maintaining a governance framework for FI risk
• Update FI procedures to align with HO and local requirements and oversee business execution while documenting controls
• Act as the primary contact on credit risk, market risk, and liquidity risk in FI, coordinating with 2LoD and HO on risk reporting and control improvements
• Participate in and coordinate with working groups and projects (RWA, EC, ICAAP, ILAAP)
• Design and implement FI business line measures and procedures as required
• Handle other tasks as assigned

Key requirements

• Mandarin native level proficiency
• Experience from commercial banking or capital markets
• Solid understanding of FI risk types (financial and non-financial)
• Good wholesale banking product knowledge, especially FI
• Strong regulatory and legislative knowledge for FI
• Change management skills
• Client-facing experience with attention to detail
• Programming knowledge
• Multi-tasking and prioritisation capability
• Problem-solving, results-driven mindset, effective communication
• University degree or above
• Demonstrated risk management experience in financial services or consultancy/Audit, preferably in FI
• Strong understanding of financial products, services, processes and risk management
• Excellent analytical, statistical and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in English and Mandarin writing and speaking
• Team player with proactive attitude and self-discipline
• MS Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

• Client-facing attitude
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Regulatory knowledge for FI
• Programming knowledge
• MS Office Suite

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