Market Risk Specialist

4 weeks ago

Singapore CORNERSTONE GLOBAL PARTNERS PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Market Risk professional for our client who is a well established financial institution. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic financial institution, working closely with front-office and back-office teams to manage and monitor investment and market risk activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with front-office and back-office departments on the processing of investment transactions.
  • Set up and maintain investment and market risk transaction limits in internal banking systems; handle necessary limit adjustments.
  • Monitor risks associated with the investment portfolio, including market, liquidity, and credit risks—particularly for financial institutions (banks and non-banks).
  • Propose timely and appropriate risk mitigation strategies based on material developments and changes in the risk environment.
  • Prepare regular risk reports covering market and liquidity risks, including regulatory submissions such as MAS CRAFT and MAS 610.
  • Implement policies and risk management instructions from both local and head office directives.
  • Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for risk and investment-related systems.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Banking, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CFA, or FRM are advantageous.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in banking risk management, particularly in investment, market, or liquidity risk, or accounting reporting.
  • Strong understanding of macroeconomic and industry-related developments.
  • Solid product knowledge across bonds, FX, cross-currency swaps, interest rate swaps (IRS), options, and other treasury or investment instruments.
  • Proficient in liquidity risk frameworks and practices.
  • Able to perform under pressure and manage tight reporting deadlines.
  • Ability to draft market risk analysis reports in Chinese, as the role involves communication and reporting to Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and clients in the region

You may also send your updated resume to Shirley.tan@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Information provided in this advertisement is for recruitment purposes only.

Shirley Tan (Reg No: R21103665)

Cornerstone Global Partners (License No: 19C9859)

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