Head of Risk | Real Estate Group | HKG
Star Anise LimitedHong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Star Anise Limited specializes in legal and compliance recruitment, placing candidates across law firms, financial institutions, and corporate governance roles in major Asian financial hubs and London. The firm’s core focus spans lateral partner and in‑house legal hires, compliance specialists, forensic accountants, and senior back‑office leadership such as COOs and CFOs. With founders who are seasoned lawyers boasting over 30 years of combined industry experience, Star Anise delivers tailored, pragmatic talent solutions built on deep client and candidate insight. Their partnership‑driven approach and commitment to high professional standards set them apart as a trusted adviser in the recruitment landscape.
Job Description
Our client is hiring a Head of Risk to oversee all aspects of risk management, internal control, and compliance within the organizations business activities in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
- 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
