Financial Risk Manager

2 weeks ago

Singapore WISE ASIA-PACIFIC PTE. LTD. Full time

**Job Description**:
Salary range: SGD 114k - 164k per annum + RSUs

**A bit about the role**:
This role requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

**Your mission**:

- Be a critical partner to the APAC Head of Risk in supporting the delivery of the risk management strategy across our operations in the Asia region.
- Conduct regular financial risk assessments and stress tests to identify and evaluate risks specific to the Asia region.
- Build or enhance metrics & methodologies, KRIs and policies, covering market risk (FX and IR), counterparty risk and liquidity risk, either in line with group methodologies or otherwise, in order to capture regional specificities
- Lead the set up or review of risk appetite statements and ensure the risk profile is within limits on a current and prospective basis
- Perform monitoring of KRIs related to Financial Risks (including regulatory and internal capital and liquidity minimum requirements)
- Build automated and robust processes for financial risk monitoring and reporting, and associated analytics
- Define and implement metrics for evaluating and controlling financial risks, in line with group methodology
- Prepare and provide training for colleagues on Financial risk management, or develop a form of management that raises the level of risk and control mindset
- Work closely with the first line of defence to develop a deep understanding of the business, supporting projects of new products and markets
- Prepare presentations to local and group risk committees

**Qualifications**:

- 6+ years of experience in financial risk management preferably with a focus on the Asia region, ideally with first line and second line experience.
- Background in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, with previous experience in Fintechs and Financial Institutions
- Experience in working with financial risk regulatory requirements (regional risk/capital regulatory requirements)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyse complex issues and develop practical solutions in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
- Ability and experience in analysing data, to extract patterns and trends to better understand risk and emerging risk exposures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with senior management, regulators, and other stakeholders in the Asia region.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is comfortable navigating the complexities of a regional subsidiary operation.
- Demonstrates a strong ability to drive results internally with global teams, while fostering a culture of local ownership and initiative.

Additional Information

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