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FWD Group

Pan-Asian life insurer with digital solutions

Financial Risk Manager - Investment Risk

Risk ManagementUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeTokyo, JapanHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree or higher is required.
  • At least 7 years of combined practical experience in a life insurance company's risk management or asset management department.
  • A deep understanding of investment risk management is required.
  • Knowledge of risk quantification methods and models is required.
  • Business-level English reading and writing ability is required.
  • Securities analyst qualification or equivalent knowledge is required.
  • Communication skills and experience collaborating with other departments are required.
  • Ability to work independently on tasks while also being a team player is required.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and enhance the enterprise risk management and investment risk management frameworks, including maintaining regulations.
  • Address economic value solvency regulation requirements, including validating investment risk calculations as part of the ESR validation function.
  • Develop stress scenarios primarily related to investment risk.
  • Monitor enterprise and investment risks and prepare related reports.
  • Conduct independent reviews of strategic asset allocation (SAA).
  • Review risks associated with investments in new financial products.
  • Provide secretariat support for the ALM and Financial Committees.
  • Promote initiatives to strengthen the risk management framework, including fostering a risk culture.
  • Provide necessary support and monitoring to the first line under the Group's integrated and investment risk management frameworks, and report risk management status to management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Business-level English conversation ability is preferred.
  • Practical experience using models or programming languages is preferred.
  • Passing one or more actuarial examination subjects is preferred.

About the Company

FWD Group

Pan-Asian life insurer with digital solutions

FWD Group is a pan-Asian life insurer serving ten markets with life, medical, general, employee benefits, takaful, and Shariah products. Its offerings are delivered through digital channels and a jargon-free experience, with tools like the Omne app and online claims that simplify buying, managing, and filing claims for plans such as Set for Health and FWD Max Wealth. The company differentiates itself with a digital-first, customer-centric approach and a strategy of rapid expansion through acquisitions and partnerships, including Shariah-compliant options. Its goal is to make insurance accessible, transparent, and customer-led across Asia while growing its market presence and profitability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Eastern District, Hong Kong
Founded
2013

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