Senior Risk Analyst / Risk Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk identification workshops with business units and operational teams across the Group's global footprint.
• Perform data gathering, analysis, and validation for deep-dive risk assessments across financial risk (liquidity, credit, FX, freight rates), operational risk (warehouse safety, IT, business continuity), and supply chain risk.
• Populate and maintain the Group Master Risk Register with accurate, timely, and auditable information.
• Prepare risk assessment reports and executive summaries for review by the Directors and CRO.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA) framework for credit limits and treasury exposures.
• Assist in tracking and analyzing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) across business units, flagging deterioration trends for escalation.
• Support the monitoring of counterparty credit exposures for shipping lines, airlines, freight forwarders, warehouse providers, banks, insurers, and major customers.
• Assist in preparing freight rate sensitivity analyses (buy-rates vs. sell-rates, BAF/surcharge impacts) and stress-testing scenarios.
• Support the development and tracking of financial KRIs (liquidity ratios, credit concentration, FX exposure, DSO limits).
• Assist in developing and tracking Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for various risk domains, ensuring alignment with the Risk Appetite Statement (RAS).
• Prepare risk data and visualizations (heat maps, dashboards, trend analyses) for the integrated risk dashboard.
• Support the GRC platform implementation by assisting with data migration, user acceptance testing, and end-user training.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of risk assessments, mitigation plans, and escalation logs.
• Contribute to the annual "Top 10 Risks" exercise by compiling data and drafting workshop materials.
• Coordinate logistics for risk workshops, site visits (warehouses, logistics hubs), and stakeholder interviews across the region.
• Draft meeting minutes, track action items, and follow up with business units on risk mitigation progress.
• Assist in drafting Board and Committee reporting materials (consolidated risk reports, Top 10 Risks presentations, etc.).
• Support the Directors on ad-hoc projects, including M&A due diligence and strategic risk assessments.
• Liaise with business units, finance teams, and operational staff to gather risk-related data.
• Ensure risk assessments are documented to professional standards (COSO ERM, ISO 31000).
• Contribute to improving templates, tools, and methodologies for risk identification, assessment, and reporting.
• Stay current on risk management best practices, emerging risks (geopolitical, macroeconomic), and regulatory changes.
• Pursue professional development and certification (CIA, FRM, CRM, CPA, or equivalent).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• For Senior Analyst: 3-5+ years of experience in risk management, internal audit, finance, consulting, or a related field.
• For Analyst: 0-2+ years of experience (fresh graduates with strong academic credentials and relevant internships will be considered).
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, freight forwarding, or transportation is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with Hong Kong-listed company governance and reporting requirements is a plus.
• Progress toward or completion of CIA, FRM, CRM, CPA, or equivalent is desirable.
• Understanding of risk management frameworks (COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and internal control concepts.
• Strong analytical and data manipulation skills (Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with GRC platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding, logistics, or international trade is advantageous.
• Understanding of financial risk concepts (liquidity, credit, FX, DSO) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership; self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
  Highly motivated, able to multitask, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, newly established function.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn across diverse risk domains (financial, operational, supply chain, strategic).
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua required) for engagement with regional stakeholders.
• Willing and able to travel regionally/internationally up to 20-30% to engage with regional offices, warehouses, logistics hubs, and business units.

If you have the energy and qualifications to add to our velocity, Please visit KLN Company Webpage to apply or send your CV with your present and expected salary to Human Resources & Administration Department by clicking Quick Apply.

(We are an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. All personal data will be kept in the strictest confidence and will be used for recruitment purpose only. All applicants maybe considered for other suitable positions in KLN. All personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed.)