Owen Lau

Risk Management

Hong Kong SAR

About

Chief Credit Officer & Senior Risk Leader with 12+ years of experience across Wealth Management, Private Banking, and Institutional Risk. Expert in Lombard lending, premium financing and derivatives. Proven track record in building credit frameworks, enhancing risk governance, leading cross‑functional teams, and driving business growth while maintaining regulatory compliance (HKMA, SFC, IFRS9). Adept at bridging front office and risk, optimizing credit strategies, and elevating portfolio performance.

Experience

  • Director at Bank Sinopac Ltd.
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    As Chief Credit Officer in Hong Kong, responsibilities include bridging front office and risk management, developing credit policies, monitoring portfolios, collaborating on system enhancements, and aligning credit strategies with business objectives to expand the credit business and enhance client satisfaction.

  • Associate Director at BOCI
    Sep 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs

    Led a risk monitoring team in private banking, overseeing credit, market, and liquidity risks, ensuring compliance with HKMA limits, conducting stress testing, and contributing to regulatory projects, while supporting recovery planning and enhancing operational resilience during emergencies.

  • Credit Risk Manager at Haitong International Securities Group Limited
    Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Served as a credit approver for margin finance applications, conducting thorough credit assessments and ensuring compliance with SFC and internal policies. Worked closely with front-line and support teams to manage margin calls efficiently and maintain strong credit controls.

  • Credit Portfolio Manager at Citi
    Sep 2017 - Aug 2021 · 4 yrs

    Served as a credit approver for Margin Securities Backed Financing and Premium Financing, conducting credit reviews and managing financial products. Oversaw collateral LTV ratios, contributed to portfolio analysis, and ensured regulatory compliance.

  • Investment Analyst at World Wide Shipping
    Sep 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr

    Accomplished finance professional skilled in fundamental research and portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and hedge funds. Expertise in financial modeling, company analysis, and synthesizing complex data to optimize portfolio performance and identify strategic investment opportunities.